CAS: 64385-02-0

2,3,4,5,6-Pentaiodobenzoic acid

2,3,4,5,6-Pentaiodobenzoic acid is an organic compound that is used as a polymerization initiator. It is a colorless solid that has a melting point of 115 degrees Celsius. The compound is soluble in common organic solvents such as benzene, toluene and chloroform. 2,3,4,5,6-Pentaiodobenzoic acid can be used to produce polymers with amide groups which are flexible and resistant to stretching under heat or pressure. This property makes the compound suitable for use in devices such as cell phones or computers.