Periodic Acid

HIO₄

IUPAC: Periodic acid

CAS: 10450-60-9

Descripción general

Periodic acid is a powerful and selective oxidizer that cleaves 1,2-diols. It is essential in carbohydrate chemistry for structural analysis.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Iodine I 1 126,9000

Composición elemental

O
33,3%
I
66,1%

Usos

  • Carbohydrate structural analysis
  • Malaprade reaction
  • Staining in histology (PAS stain)

Datos curiosos

  • The PAS stain using periodic acid is one of the most common stains in clinical pathology

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Oxidizer
  • ⚠ Corrosive

Structure

SMILES

OI(=O)(O)(O)(O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
acid
Estado
solid
Masa molar
191,91 g/mol
Densidad
4,6300 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
122,0 °C
Solubilidad
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
227,9131
XLogP
-2,1
TPSA
118,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
5
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
122,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Periodic Acid?
Periodic Acid (HIO₄) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Periodic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Periodic Acid?
Periodic Acid has a molar mass of 191.91 g/mol.
What state is Periodic Acid at room temperature?
Periodic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Periodic Acid organic or inorganic?
Periodic Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Periodic Acid?
Periodic Acid (HIO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Iodine (I).