Methyl Iodide

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MOQ 5 Kilogram
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We are offering methyl iodide. Methyl iodide is also called iodomethane having molecular formula ch3i, mol. Wt. 141.94 gmol. It is an important halo alkane derivative of methane, in which one atom of hydrogen in methane is replaced by one atom of iodine. Methyl iodide is an organo iodine compound that contains one carbon – iodine bond. Iodomethane contains methyl group, with formula ch3 (also called me). In methyl iodide it exists as methylium cation ( ch3+) which is obtained by protonation of methanol. Methyl iodide is highly reactive, the methylium cation acts as a strong electrophillic methylating agent, while the iodide ion is a powerful nucleophile and is a good leaving group. Methyl iodide is a dense, colorless, volatile liquid turns brown on exposure to light due to liberation of iodine. Methyl iodide has a very low boiling point (b.p. 41-43 °c), sp. Gr. At 20 °c: 2.27 – 2.28gmcc. Iodomethane is slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohol, ether. Being an organo iodide compound, methyl iodide is sensitive to light and therefore needs to be stored in dark amber colored bottles to prevent its degradation by light. Iodomethane is stabilized by copper or silver wire.
Methyl iodide is prepared by any one of the following methods :
by the reaction of iodine on mixture of methanol and red phosphorous.
By the reaction of dimethyl sulphate with potassium iodide
by the reaction of methanol with potassium iodide catalyzed by acid.
It finds its main applications :
in the organic synthesis as a methylating agent for methylation of carboxylic acids ,phenols.
Methyl iodide is used in the preparation of tetra methyl ammonium hydroxide
iodomethane is used in the preparation of methyl magnessium iodide (grignard reagent).
As a pesticide(v) for preplant soil treatment in the fields of strawberries , peppers, tomatoes.

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Our Company was originally incorporated as a Proprietorship Firm under the name M/s. Omkar Chemicals in the year 1983,
with Mr.Pravin S. Herlekar as the Proprietor. On February 24 2005, it changed to a Private Ltd. Company known as Omkar Specialty Chemicals Private Limited. With its continuous growth the company established itself as a Public Limited Company on March 18, 2010 with the name “Omkar Specialty Chemicals Limited”, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Pravin. S. Herlekar as the Chairman & Managing Director and with Mr.Omkar P. Herlekar as its young and dynamic Whole Time Director.
Our Company is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of Specialty Chemicals and Intermediates for Chemical and Allied Industries.
The Company has total 7 Units, of which 4 Units are located at MIDC, Badlapur (E), Dist: Thane, Maharashtra, India.
Our Company is primarily engaged in the production of Speciality Chemicals and Pharma Intermediates. We manufacture a range of Organic, Inorganic and Organo Inorganic Intermediates. The Inorganic Intermediates include Molybdenum derivatives, Selenium derivatives, Iodine derivatives, Cobalt derivatives, Bismuth & Tungsten derivatives and the organic intermediates include Tartaric acid derivatives and other intermediates. These products find applications in various industries like Pharmaceutical Industry, Chemical Industry, Glass Industry, Cosmetics, Ceramic Pigments and Cattle & Poultry Feeds.
We are exporting our products to Europe, Canada, Asia, South America & Australia. Our Company’s association with leading organizations in India and abroad has enabled us to broaden our business, to expand the existing product range and to develop new molecules as per the specific requirements of our valued customers.
The Company has basic research capabilities and has recently acquired M/S.RISHICHEM RESEARCH LTD., [W-83(C), MIDC, Badlapur] as a wholly owned subsidiary which is expected to provide a total R&D back-up to the Company for all its future expansion and diversification program.