Iodine

![I2•PPh3 charge-transfer complexes in CH2Cl2. From left to right: (1) I2 dissolved in dichloromethane. (2) A few seconds after excess PPh3 was added. (3) One minute later after excess PPh3 was added, which contains [Ph3PI]+I−. (4) Immediately after excess I2 was added, which contains [Ph3PI]+[I3]−.[7]](/uploads/202501/09/Iodine-triphenylphosphine_charge-transfer_complex_in_dichloromethane2319.jpg)

Iodine is a chemical element with symbol I and atomic number 53. The name is from Greek ἰοειδής ioeidēs, meaning violet or purple, due to the color of iodine vapor.
Iodine and its compounds are primarily used in nutrition, and industrially in the production of acetic acid and certain polymers. Iodine's relatively high atomic number, low toxicity, and ease of attachment to organic compounds have made it a part of many X-ray contrast materials in modern medicine. Iodine has only one stable isotope. Iodine radioisotopes, such as I, are also used in medical applications.