Description

Tetraethylammonium (Meta)Periodate is a quaternary ammonium periodate salt with the CAS number 5492-69-3. This compound serves as a powerful and selective oxidizing agent in organic synthesis, valued for its solubility in both aqueous and organic media. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for controlled oxidation reactions.

Application

• Oxidative Cleavage of Glycols: A key reagent for the selective cleavage of 1,2-diols (vicinal diols) to yield carbonyl compounds, a fundamental transformation in carbohydrate and natural product chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of complex drug molecules where precise and mild oxidative steps are required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the modification and cross-linking of polymers containing diol functionalities.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as an oxidizing agent in specific titrimetric and spectrophotometric analytical methods.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the production of specialty aldehydes, ketones, and other oxidized intermediates under controlled conditions.
• Research & Development: A versatile tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies involving periodate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium (Meta)Periodate
CAS No.	5492-69-3
Molecular Formula	C8H20INO4
Molecular Weight	321.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetraethylammonium periodate; TEAP; Tetraethylazanium periodate; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium periodate; Ethylammonium, N,N,N-triethyl-, periodate (1:1); Tetraethylammonium metaperiodate
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Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium (Meta)Periodate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 oxidizer. Keep container tightly sealed and store separately from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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