Samarium Iodide (SmI2)-Powder
Product Description
Characteristic
Samarium(II) iodide is an inorganic compound with the formula SmI2. When employed as a solution for organic synthesis, it is known as "Kagan's reagent". SmI2 is a green solid and its solutions are green as well.
Chemical formula：SmI2
Molar mass： 404.16 g/mol
Appearance： green solid
Melting point： 520 °C (968 °F; 793 K)
Application
It is a strong one-electron reducing agent that is used in organic synthesis.