Nitrosyl iodide is a chemical compound with the formula . Alongside nitryl iodide (), iodine nitrite (), and iodine nitrate (), it is a member of the INOx (iodine nitrogen oxide) series of compounds, important intermediates and reservoir species in the atmospheric chemistry of iodine.
Synthesis Nitrosyl iodide is formed in a reaction of nitric oxide with iodine:
Other methods are also known.
Physical properties The compound is soluble in organic solvents. It reacts with water.
The compound is unstable and quickly decomposes:
Nitrosyl iodide is believed to impact tropospheric ozone levels.
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