Potassium periodate, GR 99%+

Name: Potassium periodate, GR 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000942

About Potassium periodate, GR 99%+

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium periodate in AR grade, a synthetic reagent registered under CAS number 7790-21-8 at a purity of ≥99%. Its molecular formula is IKO4 and its molecular weight is 230.0 g/mol. Common synonyms include Periodic acid potassium salt and Potassium (meta)periodate.

In its supplied form it is white powder to crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 582 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis, reaction development, medicinal chemistry and analytical determinations. It is used across academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium periodate in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry
Analytical determinations

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium periodate, GR 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-000942
CAS Number	7790-21-8
IUPAC name	potassium periodate
Molecular formula	IKO₄
Molecular weight	230 g/mol
Exact mass	229.8478
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	28299030
InChIKey	FJVZDOGVDJCCCR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[O-]I(=O)(=O)=O.[K+]
PubChem CID	516896

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder to crystals
Melting point	582 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	74.3 Å²
UN number	UN 1479
Synonyms	Periodic acid potassium salt, Potassium (meta)periodate, Periodic acid (HIO4), potassium salt (1:1), Periodic acid (HIO4), potassium salt, IKO4, K (I O4)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Oxidiser

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H272May intensify fire, oxidizer
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P220, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7790-21-8

Extra Pure

Potassium periodate, 99%

CAS: 7790-21-8
Formula: IKO₄
MW: 230 g/mol

VQ-000941

EP / AR

Potassium periodate, EP, AR

CAS: 7790-21-8
Formula: IKO₄
MW: 230 g/mol

VQ-047235

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium periodate, GR 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium periodate, GR 99%+ is 7790-21-8. It is also known as Periodic acid potassium salt, Potassium (meta)periodate, Periodic acid (HIO4), potassium salt (1:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium periodate, GR 99%+?

Potassium periodate, GR 99%+ has the molecular formula IKO4 and a molecular weight of 230 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium periodate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium periodate, GR 99%+ can I order?

We supply Potassium periodate, GR 99%+ in AR (≥99%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium periodate, GR 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium periodate, GR 99%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium periodate, GR 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium periodate, GR 99%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 1479), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.