Difluoroiodomethane is a trihalomethane with the chemical formula . This is a halomethane containing two fluorine atoms and one iodine atom attached to methane backbone.
Synthesis The compound can be obtained by the action of mercury(I) fluoride on iodoform:
Physical properties The compound forms colorless to almost colorless clear liquid. It is flammable and irritating to the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin.
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