Explanatory notes
… This sub‑Chapter covers products which, although known by names (chlorides, sulphides, etc.) similar to those of … reddish crystals. Specific gravity about 3. Decomposed by water; it burns the skin badly. Used in organic synthesis … iodinating agent. (b) Iodine trichloride (ICl 3 ). Obtained by the same process as the monochloride, or from hydriodic …