Periodic Acid (White to Pale-Yellow Crystals or White Powder), Fisher BioReagents

Description

Periodic Acid is used to decompose organic compounds.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10450-60-9
• Molecular Formula: H5IO6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 227.94
• MDL Number: MFCD00011344
• InChI Key: TWLXDPFBEPBAQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: orthoperiodic acid, periodic acid, tetrahydroxyiodous acid, acid, periodic, paraperiodic acid, pentahydroxy-l5-iodane oxide, unii-ak1d44l87g, pentahydroxidooxidoiodine, hexaoxoiodic 5-acid, periodic acid, cryst
• PubChem CID: 25289
• ChEBI: CHEBI:29150
• SMILES: O[I](O)(O)(O)(O)=O

• pH: 1
• Color: White
• Melting Point: 122°C
• Density: 1.4 g/cm³
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): 0.005% max.
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99 %
• Quantity: 25 g
• Linear Formula: HIO₄·2H₂O
• Physical Form: Solid
• Merck Index: 15, 7286
• IUPAC Name: tetrahydroxyiodous acid
• Formula Weight: 227.94
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Periodic Acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Periodic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.