Tin(IV) iodide

Tin(IV) iodide, also known as stannic iodide, is the chemical compound with the formula SnI4. This tetrahedral molecule crystallizes as a bright orange solid that dissolves readily in nonpolar solvents such as benzene.

Tin(IV) iodide
Names
IUPAC name
tin(IV) iodide
Other names
tin tetraiodide
stannic iodide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.281
EC Number
  • 232-208-4
UNII
  • InChI=1S/4HI.Sn/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p-4 N
    Key: QPBYLOWPSRZOFX-UHFFFAOYSA-J N
  • InChI=1/4HI.Sn/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p-4
    Key: QPBYLOWPSRZOFX-XBHQNQODAO
  • [Sn](I)(I)(I)I
Properties
SnI4
Molar mass 626.328 g mol−1
Appearance red-orange solid
Density 4.56 g cm−3
Melting point 143 °C (289 °F; 416 K)
Boiling point 348.5 °C (659.3 °F; 621.6 K)
2.106
Structure
Cubic, cP40
Pa-3 No. 205
Related compounds
Other anions
Tin(IV) fluoride
Tin(IV) chloride
Tin(IV) bromide
Other cations
Carbon tetraiodide
Silicon tetraiodide
Germanium tetraiodide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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