Characteristic

 

Iron(II) iodide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula FeI₂.

Chemical formula：FeI₂

Molar mass：309.65 g/mol

Appearance：White to off-white powder

Density：5.315 g/cm³

Melting point：587 °C (1,089 °F; 860 K)

Boiling point：827 °C (1,521 °F; 1,100 K)

Solubility in water：soluble

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：+13,600·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

 

Application

 

Iron(II) iodide is used as a catalyst in organic reactions.