Description

Tetrabutylammonium Periodate is a quaternary ammonium salt of periodic acid, functioning as a powerful and selective oxidizing agent. Its value lies in its solubility in organic solvents, enabling oxidation reactions under mild, homogeneous conditions where traditional inorganic oxidants fail. This makes it an essential reagent for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the controlled cleavage of diols and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Selective Oxidative Cleavage of Vicinal Diols: A key reagent for the precise cleavage of 1,2-diols to yield carbonyl compounds (aldehydes or ketones), a critical step in carbohydrate and natural product chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where controlled oxidation is required in non-aqueous media.
• Fine Chemical and Agrochemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and agrochemical intermediates through selective oxidation reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry Research: Employed in the modification and degradation studies of polymers containing hydroxyl groups.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as an oxidizing agent in specific titrimetric or spectrophotometric analytical methods.
• Electrochemical Applications: Investigated for use in non-aqueous electrolytes and as a component in specialized oxidation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Periodate
CAS No.	65201-77-6
Molecular Formula	C16H36INO4
Molecular Weight	433.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetra-n-butylammonium Periodate; TBAP; Tetrabutylammonium Metaperiodate; Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, periodate (1:1); Butylammonium, N,N,N-tributyl-, periodate; Tetrabutylazanium Periodate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Periodate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for reliable supply to regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, strong acids, and organic combustibles. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, it should be kept separate from flammable and combustible substances. 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 (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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