Description

Iodic Acid is a strong inorganic oxidizing agent with the CAS registry number 7782-68-5. It is a critical precursor for the synthesis of various iodine compounds and serves as a powerful analytical reagent. This high-purity chemical is essential for manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, chemical synthesis, and analytical sectors.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key starting material for producing iodates, periodates, and other organoiodine compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a strong oxidizing agent in redox titrations and analytical procedures.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standardized solution for quantitative analysis and research experiments.
• Oxidizing Agent: Applied in organic synthesis and various industrial oxidation processes.
• Etching & Surface Treatment: Used in specialized metal etching and surface modification applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iodic Acid
CAS No.	7782-68-5
Molecular Formula	HIO3
Molecular Weight	175.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Iodic(V) Acid; Hydrogen Iodate; Iodine Pentoxide Hydrate; UN No. 3085; Oxoiodic Acid
EINECS	231-962-1

Quality Control

Our Iodic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and laboratory use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong acid. Keep container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and store separately from organic materials, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HIO3)	≥ 99.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.