Iodoform is an iodine containing compound, which is used in antiseptic applications in the medical and veterinary medicine fields. Iodoform improves fermentation in the biomass ensilage conversion system by improving lactic acid production and inhibiting butyric fermentation.

• Synonym: Triiodomethane
• CAS Number: 75-47-8
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CHI3
• Molecular Weight: 393.73
• Beilstein Registry Number: 1697010
• EC Number: 200-874-5
• MDL Number: MFCD00001069
• PubChem Substance ID: 24846919
• InChI Key: OKJPEAGHQZHRQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Assay: 99%
• mp: 118-121 °C (lit.)
• Solubility: Chloroform soluble 5%, H2O insoluble, Acetone freely soluble, Benzene freely soluble, Glycerol very slightly soluble, Petroleum ether slightly soluble
• Density: 4.008 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)