Potassium Periodate
Industrial Applications
Potassium Periodate is a strong oxidizing agent widely used in industrial, chemical, and laboratory applications. It is commonly employed in organic synthesis for the selective oxidation of vicinal diols to aldehydes or ketones and as a reagent in carbohydrate chemistry. Potassium Periodate also finds use in analytical chemistry, water treatment, and the production of dyes and disinfectants. Its oxidizing properties make it valuable in various chemical manufacturing processes.
Physical Properties
Potassium Periodate is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in hot water and moderately soluble in cold water. It is stable under dry conditions but can decompose upon heating or in the presence of reducing agents. The compound is non-volatile, hygroscopic, and a strong oxidizer, requiring careful storage and handling to prevent accidental reactions.
Grade
- Tech
- Customer Specified Purity
Other Names
- Potassium metaperiodate
Form
- Crystalline powder
Abbreviations
- KIO4
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