Noun
(organic chemistry) The aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbon, CH3I, that is used in organic synthesis to introduce a methyl group into compounds.
(organic chemistry) A derivative of iodomethane.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgOccurrence Iodomethane Iodine is rare in the Solar System and Earth's crust (47–60th in abundance); however, iodide salts are often very soluble in water. Source: Internet