Applications
Iodoethane is an excellent ethylating agent used in organic synthesis to introduce an ethyl group into a compound. It reacts with magnesium to form the Grignard reagent, ethylmagnesium iodide which is used in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of 1-ethyl-3-nitro-2-phenyl-indole and also serves as hydrogen radical promoter.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and magnesium.