Potassium periodate, 99%

Description

CAS: 7790-21-8 | IKO4 | 229.999 g/mol

Potassium periodate is used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and an analytical reagent for the determination of potassium and cerium. It is also used in colorimetric estimation of manganese. It reacts with ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate to prepare tris[trinitratocerium(IV)] paraperiodate which finds application as an oxidant.

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Applications
Potassium periodate is used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and an analytical reagent for the determination of potassium and cerium. It is also used in colorimetric estimation of manganese. It reacts with ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate to prepare tris[trinitratocerium(IV)] paraperiodate which finds application as an oxidant.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, powdered metals and amines.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7790-21-8
• Molecular Formula: IKO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 229.999
• MDL Number: MFCD00011407
• InChI Key: FJVZDOGVDJCCCR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium periodate, potassium metaperiodate, unii-q3loc6p66l, q3loc6p66l, periodic acid hio4 , potassium salt, potassium ion io4, ssmicroaea 1/4 o, acmc-20ajue, ssmicroaea 1/4 oni, periodic acid hio4 , potassium salt 1:1
• PubChem CID: 516896
• IUPAC Name: potassium;periodate
• SMILES: [O-]I(=O)(=O)=O.[K+]

• Melting Point: 582°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1479
• Merck Index: 14,7654
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 230
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Density: 3.618
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium periodate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H272-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H272-H315-H319-H335 May intensify fire oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	232-196-0
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only