1-Iodohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is . It is a colorless liquid.
1-Iodohexane can be obtained by treating 1-bromohexane with potassium iodide.
The compound can also be prepared by treating 1-hexanol with iodine and triphenylphosphine.
1-Iodohexane is a flammable, difficult to ignite, light-sensitive liquid that is practically insoluble in water. Copper is usually added to the compound as a stabilizer.
The compound is used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis. Also, it is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds such as tetradecane.