The tris­(di­methoxy­ethane) adduct of strontium iodide

Strontium iodide was prepared from strontium metal and ammonium iodide in liquid ammonia and crystallized as the di­methoxy­ethane adduct, namely tris(1,2-di­methoxy­ethane-κ²O,O′)­di­iodo­strontium(II), [SrI₂(C₄H₁₀O₂)₃]. High purity and crystallinity, solubility, and ease of preparation are characteristics of this an­hydrous starting material.