Merck, 746371-500G, Sodium iodide

Sodium iodide is an inorganic sodium salt that is commonly used as a source of iodide ions in organic synthesis. It is used in the conversion of alkyl halides and sulfonates into alkyl iodides and aryl iodides via nucleophilic displacement reactions. Additionally, NaI is also used in combination with oxidizing agents for the iodination of organoboranes, phenols, and aromatic compounds.