Hydrogen Iodide is used for its expectorant action in chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
Keyword:
hydriodic acid
Layman's explanation:
Hydrogen Iodide is a colorless, nonflammable, and corrosive gas with a penetrating and suffocating odor. Hydrogen Iodide is highly toxic, and mostly attacks mucous membranes and eyes. It is used primarily in the manufacture of hydriodic acid and in the preparation of organic and inorganic iodide compounds. It is also used as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis, in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, and as a disinfectant.
Miscellaneous comments:
The data for the molecule were taken from a structure incorporating it as solvent i.e., C5 H9 N1 O4,H1 I1, A.Kirfel, F.Wallrafen;
Z.Kristallogr., 171, (1985), 121
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Common molecules
Sample provider:
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