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Description
Sodium metaperiodate is used as an oxidizing reagent involved in the oxidation of cellulose. It is involved in the cleavage of vicinal diols to prepare two aldehydes. This oxidation is commonly used in selectively label RNA, saccharides and other compounds with vicinal diols.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 300°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 100 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.8-100.3% |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,sulfuric acid,nitric acid and acetic acid. |
Formula Weight | 213.89 |
Grade | ACS |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 3.86 g/cm3 at 20°C |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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M29L029 | Certificate of Analysis | 01/31/2025 | 04430922,04430936,044309A3 |
R20K034 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/24/2024 | 04430922,04430936,044309A3 |
Y30J003 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/15/2023 | 04430922,04430936,044309A3 |
P10I022 | Certificate of Analysis | 04/12/2022 | 04430922,04430936,044309A3 |
N27E019 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/08/2021 | 04430922,04430936,044309A3 |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H271-H314-H335-H372 |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P220-P221-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P283-P301+P330+P331-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P306+P360-P310-P353-P363-P370+P378q-P371+P380+P375-P501c |
DOTInformation | DOT Class: 5.1; Packaging Group: I |
EINECSNumber | 232-197-6 |
RTECSNumber | SD4550000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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