Fluoroiodomethane is the
halomethane with the formula FCH
2I. Also classified as a fluoroiodocarbon (FIC), it is a colorless liquid. It is a
reagent for the introduction of the fluoromethyl (FCH
2) group.
Synthesis and uses
It is prepared by fluorination of
methylene iodide
Diiodomethane or methylene iodide, commonly abbreviated "MI", is an organoiodine compound. Diiodomethane is a colorless liquid; however, it decomposes upon exposure to light liberating iodine, which colours samples brownish. It is slightly solu ...
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Its
isotopomer
Isotopomers or isotopic isomers are isomers with isotopic atoms, having the same number of each isotope of each element but differing in their positions. The result is that the molecules are either constitutional isomers or stereoisomers solely ...
sup>18Fluoroiodomethane is used for fluoromethylation of
radiopharmaceuticals
Radiopharmaceuticals, or medicinal radiocompounds, are a group of pharmaceutical drugs containing radioactive isotopes. Radiopharmaceuticals can be used as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Radiopharmaceuticals emit radiation themselves, which is ...
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References
Halomethanes
Organofluorides
Organoiodides
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