Topic summary
Iodobenzene

Iodobenzene
Phenyl iodide
3D model (JSmol)
PubChemCID
CompTox Dashboard(EPA)
- InChI=1S/C6H5I/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5HKey: SNHMUERNLJLMHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI=1/C6H5I/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5HKey: SNHMUERNLJLMHN-UHFFFAOYAQ
- c1ccc(cc1)I
Related halobenzenes
Chlorobenzene
Bromobenzene
Astatobenzene
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Iodobenzene is an aryl iodide and the simplest of the iodobenzenes, consisting of a benzene ring substituted with one iodine atom. Its chemical formula is C6H5I. It is useful as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. It is a volatile colorless liquid, although aged samples appear yellowish.