Periodic Acid 99%

Periodic Acid 99%

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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Friday the 29th August 2025*

In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 15 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)

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Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

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* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

Applications

Analytical Chemistry
Histology
Dyes
Colourants
Water testing
Photography

General

What is Periodic Acid? It is an oxoacid of iodine, existing in two main forms: orthoperiodic acid (H₅IO₆) and metaperiodic acid (HIO₄). It is a colourless, crystalline compound that is a moderately strong oxidising agent and is used in various applications, including organic chemistry for structural analysis and synthesis, and in histological staining techniques.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Periodic Acid, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Cleaving Agent
Known for its ability to cleave vicinal diols (compounds with hydroxyl groups on adjacent carbon atoms) into aldehydes or ketones. This property is particularly useful in determining the structure of carbohydrates.

Histology
A key component in the Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain, which is used to detect polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and other carbohydrates in tissue samples.

Dyes
Its oxidising properties make it useful in the synthesis of dyes and colourants.

Water Quality Testing
Can be used to measure organic compounds and pollutants in water samples.

Photography
Used to improve the wet strength of photographic paper.

Specification

Minimum Assay: >99%
Molecular Formula H₅IO₆Molecular Weight 227.94 g/mol
Melting Point 122 °C

Hazards

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

aquatic CLP Image corrosive CLP Image oxidiser CLP Image

Cas No: 10450-60-9

Einecs No: 233-937-0

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Code	Pack	Price
GPC8002-W	25g	£27.44
GPC8002-2W	50g	£46.57
GPC8002-X	100g	£88.36
GPC8002-2X	250g	£213.38
GPC8002-5X	500g	£412.96
GPC8002-Y	1Kg	£817.67

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