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Sodium periodate

IUPAC: sodium periodate

INaO4 Salts CAS 7790-28-5
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Formula / NotationINaO4
CAS Number7790-28-5
Molecular Weight213.892
Boiling PointDecomposes approx 300 °C
Density3.865 at 16 °C
SolubilitySoluble in cold water, sulfuric, nitric, acetic acids
AppearanceDry Powder
Also Known As7790-28-5; Sodium metaperiodate; 98W4A29X43; CHEBI:75226; DTXSID30894075; NaIO4 compound; RefChem:931926; DTXCID601324118; 232-197-6; Sodium m-periodate
CategorySalts

What is Sodium periodate?

Sodium periodate is an inorganic sodium salt having periodate as the counterion. It has a role as an oxidising agent. It contains a periodate.

Formula & Notation

INaO4

IUPAC Name: sodium periodate

Other Names / Synonyms: 7790-28-5; Sodium metaperiodate; 98W4A29X43; CHEBI:75226; DTXSID30894075; NaIO4 compound; RefChem:931926; DTXCID601324118; 232-197-6; Sodium m-periodate

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Dry Powder. Molecular formula: INaO4. Molecular weight: 213.892 g/mol. Boiling point: Decomposes approx 300 °C. Density: 3.865 at 16 °C. Solubility: Soluble in cold water, sulfuric, nitric, acetic acids.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Boiling PointDecomposes approx 300 °C
Density3.865 at 16 °C
Molecular Weight213.892
SolubilitySoluble in cold water, sulfuric, nitric, acetic acids
AppearanceDry Powder

Uses & Applications

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

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

Key Facts

Term Sodium periodate
Formula INaO4
CAS Number 7790-28-5
Molecular Weight 213.892
Category Salts
Synonyms 7790-28-5; Sodium metaperiodate; 98W4A29X43; CHEBI:75226; DTXSID30894075; NaIO4 compound; RefChem:931926; DTXCID601324118; 232-197-6; Sodium m-periodate

Frequently Asked Questions

Sodium periodate is an inorganic sodium salt having periodate as the counterion. It has a role as an oxidising agent. It contains a periodate.

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