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Periodic Acid
Periodic Acid

Periodic Acid

Periodic Acid Specification

  • Appearance
  • White crystalline solid
  • Usage
  • Used in the periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining for detection of carbohydrates in biochemistry and histology
  • CAS No
  • 10450-60-9
  • Structural Formula
  • IO(OH)3
  • Properties
  • Strong oxidizing agent hygroscopic decomposes upon heating
  • Poisonous
  • Yes corrosive and harmful upon ingestion or contact
  • Shelf Life
  • Stable under prescribed storage conditions typically 1 year
  • Physical Form
  • Crystalline solid
  • Grade
  • Laboratory grade
  • Smell
  • Odorless
  • Ingredients
  • Pure periodic acid (HIO4)
  • Melting Point
  • 128C
  • Ph Level
  • Acidic
  • Storage
  • Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and incompatible substances
  • Application
  • Widely used as an oxidizing agent in organic chemistry and analytical biochemistry
  • HS Code
  • 2811.29.40
  • Solubility
  • Highly soluble in water
  • Molecular Formula
  • HIO4
  • EINECS No
  • 233-937-0
  • Density
  • 2.82 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
  • Purity
  • >= 99% analytical grade
  • Taste
  • No significant taste
  • Shape
  • Powder or granular crystalline form
  • Molecular Weight
  • 227.94 g/mol
 
 

About Periodic Acid



Periodic Acid, a white crystalline solid in powder or granular form, serves as a potent oxidizing agent widely utilized in organic chemistry and analytical biochemistry applications. With a molecular formula of HIO4 and a purity of >= 99% analytical grade, it is known for its high solubility in water. This laboratory-grade substance, with a molecular weight of 227.94 g/mol, exhibits hygroscopic properties and decomposes upon heating. Ideal for PAS staining to identify carbohydrates, it is stored best in cool, dry places away from moisture and incompatible substances, ensuring a stable shelf life under prescribed conditions.

FAQs of Periodic Acid:


Q: What is the primary application of Periodic Acid?

A: Periodic Acid is predominantly used as an oxidizing agent in organic chemistry and analytical biochemistry.

Q: Is Periodic Acid harmful upon ingestion or contact?

A: Yes, Periodic Acid is poisonous, known to be corrosive and harmful if ingested or upon contact.

Q: How should Periodic Acid be stored?

A: It is advisable to store Periodic Acid in a cool, dry place away from moisture and incompatible substances.

Q: What is the physical form of Periodic Acid?

A: Periodic Acid is a crystalline solid available in a powder or granular crystalline form.

Q: What is the shelf life of Periodic Acid?

A: Periodic Acid remains stable under prescribed storage conditions for typically up to one year.

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