Iodyl trifluoride is an inorganic compound of iodine, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula . The compound was first obtained by Engelbrecht and Petersy in 1969.
Synthesis Iodyl trifluoride may be formed by the reaction of and oleum.
Physical properties Iodyl trifluoride forms yellow volatile crystals, which melt at 41 °C. Decomposes under direct sunlight or heating.
The molecules in the crystals are dimers. The compound is monomeric above 100 °C.
Chemical properties Iodyl trifluoride decomposes when heated:
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