What is the PubChem CID of the chemical mentioned in the reference?
PubChem CID 807
What is the molecular formula of the chemical?
I2
What is the molecular weight of the chemical?
253.8089 g/mol
What are the synonyms for the chemical?
The synonyms for the chemical include "Iodine," "Molecular iodine," and "Diiodine."
What is the element name of the chemical?
The element name of the chemical is "Iodine."
When was the chemical first created?
The chemical was first created on September 16, 2004.
When was the chemical last modified?
The chemical was last modified on December 30, 2023.
What is the primary use of iodine?
Iodine is used as a disinfectant, in skin soaps, bandages, purifying water, and is also added to table salt to ensure proper iodine intake.
Is iodine found naturally or is it manmade?
Iodine is a naturally occurring element found in sea water and certain rocks and sediments. However, most radioactive iodine is manmade.
How quickly do most radioactive forms of iodine change to stable elements?
Most radioactive forms of iodine change very quickly (seconds to days) to stable elements that are not radioactive. However, iodine-129 changes very slowly over millions of years.