Description

Sodium Periodate is an inorganic oxidizing agent with the formula NaIO4. This high-purity compound is valued for its selective oxidative cleavage of 1,2-diols, making it a critical reagent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is essential for industries and research laboratories requiring precise and controlled oxidation processes.

Application

• Organic Synthesis: Key reagent for the oxidative cleavage of vicinal diols to generate aldehydes, ketones, or carboxylic acids (Malaprade reaction).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemistry & Life Sciences: Employed for the selective oxidation of carbohydrates and glycoproteins for structural analysis.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as an oxidizing agent in various titrimetric and spectrophotometric methods.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used to modify polymer surfaces and initiate specific cross-linking reactions.
• Water Treatment: Applied in advanced oxidation processes for contaminant degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Periodate
CAS No.	7790-28-5
Molecular Formula	NaIO4
Molecular Weight	213.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Metaperiodate; Periodic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium (Meta)Periodate; NaIO4; Sodium Iodate(VII)
EINECS	232-197-6

Quality Control

Our Sodium Periodate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and organic compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NaIO4)	≥ 99.0 %
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm

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