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. It is a strong one-electron reducing agent that is used in organic synthesis.
Chemical Properties of Samarium(II) Iodide (SmI2)
Melting point: 526 ±3° Boiling point: solid: 1580℃ Density 0.922 g/mL at 25 °C Flashpoint: −2 °F Storage temp. 2-8°C Form powder Color Deep blue-green Sensitive Air & Moisture Sensitive Heavy Atom Count: 3 Molecular Weight 404.17 g/mol
Applications of Samarium(II) Iodide (SmI2)
Often used as a single electron transfer reagent in organic chemistry
Reaction accelerator involving aryl cyclization of ruthenium carbonyl
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