title: Iodocyclohexane
text: # Iodocyclohexane
  
  Iodocyclohexane is an organoiodine compound with the chemical formula $C_6H_{11}I.$
  
  ## Synthesis
  
  Iodocyclohexane has been prepared by the addition of hydrogen iodide to cyclohexene.
  
  Alternatively, it can be prepared by the reaction of cyclohexane and iodoform.
  
  ## Physical properties
  
  Iodocyclohexane forms colorless to slightly reddish yellow liquid. It is soluble in ethanol, ether, and acetone.
  
  ## Uses
  
  The compound has been used as reagent in demethylation of aryl methyl ethers in DMF under reflux condition.
  
  