Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Iodide (CAS: 20461-54-5)?
Answer
Iodide is widely used in pharmaceuticals, particularly in thyroid hormone replacement therapy and as a treatment for thyroid disorders. It is also used in food fortification to prevent iodine deficiency, in industrial applications such as water purification and as a catalyst in organic synthesis, and in research for its role in biological processes and as a reagent in analytical chemistry.
About
CAS No
20461-54-5
English Name
Iodide
Molecular Formula
I
Molecular Weight
126.9 g/mol
SMILES
[I-]
InChIKey
XMBWDFGMSWQBCA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2026-03-19 01:47
