methylene iodide Directory References Discover 10 Famous Artworks by Leonardo da Vinci 7 Deadliest Weapons in History Timeline of the 2000s Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69 Cinco de Mayo What Is the Most Widely Practiced Religion in the World? 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question methylene iodide chemical compound Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: diiodomethane Learn about this topic in these articles:derivation In iodoformSeveral reagents convert iodoform to methylene iodide (diiodomethane), a dense liquid, colourless when pure but usually discoloured by traces of iodine, used as a heavy medium in gravity separation processes.Read More Britannica ChatbotChatbot answers are created from Britannica articles using AI. This is a beta feature. AI answers may contain errors. Please verify important information using Britannica articles. About Britannica AI.