Description

Lithium Periodate Dihydrate is an inorganic salt known for its powerful oxidizing properties. This compound is a critical reagent in analytical chemistry and organic synthesis, valued for its ability to selectively cleave carbon-carbon bonds in vicinal diols. It is primarily sought after by research laboratories, pharmaceutical development teams, and manufacturers of specialty chemicals for its role in structure elucidation and controlled oxidation reactions.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry: A key reagent for the oxidative cleavage of 1,2-diols (glycols) in carbohydrate and polyol analysis, often used in conjunction with chromatography.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a selective oxidizing agent for the transformation of specific functional groups under controlled conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the structural analysis and degradation studies of complex drug molecules containing diol moieties.
• Biochemistry: Applied in the study of sugar and polysaccharide structures through periodate oxidation methods.
• Material Science: Utilized in surface modification and the synthesis of specialty polymers requiring precise oxidative steps.
• Quality Control Labs: Serves as a standardized reagent for assay methods and purity testing in various chemical industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Periodate Dihydrate
CAS No.	307310-74-3
Molecular Formula	LiIO4 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight	245.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Periodic acid lithium salt dihydrate; Lithium metaperiodate dihydrate; Lithium (meta)periodate dihydrate; Lithium iodate(VII) dihydrate; LiIO4·2H2O; Lithium periodate (LiIO4) dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Periodate Dihydrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as combustible organics, reducing agents, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Due to its oxidizing nature, ensure proper segregation from other chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiIO4·2H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 14.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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