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Periodic acid

IUPAC: pentahydroxy(oxo)-lambda7-iodane

H5IO6 Acids CAS 10450-60-9
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Formula / NotationH5IO6
CAS Number10450-60-9
Molecular Weight227.94
Melting Point130 °C
AppearanceDry Powder, Liquid
Also Known Aspentahydroxy(oxo)-lambda7-iodane; 10450-60-9; Orthoperiodic acid; Periodic acid (H5IO6); H5IO6; hexaoxoiodic(5-) acid; pentahydroxidooxidoiodine; AK1D44L87G; pentahydrogen hexaoxoiodate(5-); pentahydroxy-lambda(7)-iodanone
CategoryAcids

What is Periodic acid?

Orthoperiodic acid is an iodine oxoacid. It is a conjugate acid of an orthoperiodate(1-).

Formula & Notation

H5IO6

IUPAC Name: pentahydroxy(oxo)-lambda7-iodane

Other Names / Synonyms: pentahydroxy(oxo)-lambda7-iodane; 10450-60-9; Orthoperiodic acid; Periodic acid (H5IO6); H5IO6; hexaoxoiodic(5-) acid; pentahydroxidooxidoiodine; AK1D44L87G; pentahydrogen hexaoxoiodate(5-); pentahydroxy-lambda(7)-iodanone

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Dry Powder, Liquid. Molecular formula: H5IO6. Molecular weight: 227.94 g/mol. Melting point: 130 °C. LogP: -2.1.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point130 °C
Molecular Weight227.94
AppearanceDry Powder, Liquid

Uses & Applications

Used in industrial chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, battery electrolytes, metal processing, and laboratory acid-base reactions.

Safety Information

Corrosive. Causes severe burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and lab coat. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Periodic acid
Formula H5IO6
CAS Number 10450-60-9
Molecular Weight 227.94
Category Acids
Synonyms pentahydroxy(oxo)-lambda7-iodane; 10450-60-9; Orthoperiodic acid; Periodic acid (H5IO6); H5IO6; hexaoxoiodic(5-) acid; pentahydroxidooxidoiodine; AK1D44L87G; pentahydrogen hexaoxoiodate(5-); pentahydroxy-lambda(7)-iodanone

Frequently Asked Questions

Orthoperiodic acid is an iodine oxoacid. It is a conjugate acid of an orthoperiodate(1-).

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