SODIUM PARAPERIODATE
Synonym(s):Sodium triparaperiodate;Trisodium dihydrogen orthoperiodate
- CAS NO.:13940-38-0
- Empirical Formula: H2INa3O6
- Molecular Weight: 293.89
- MDL number: MFCD00036146
- EINECS: 237-720-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:17:26
What is SODIUM PARAPERIODATE?
Chemical properties
White, crystalline solid. Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in concentrated sodium hydroxide solutions.
The Uses of SODIUM PARAPERIODATE
Sodium paraperiodate is used to wet-strengthen paper and to aid in tobacco combustion. It is used in solution to open saccharide rings between vicinal diols leaving two aldehyde groups. This process is often used in labeling saccharides with fluorescent molecules or other tags such as biotin.
The Uses of SODIUM PARAPERIODATE
Selectively oxidizes specific carbohydrates and amino acids, wet-strengthens paper, aids combus- tion of tobacco.
General Description
Sodium (para)periodate is a hypervalent iodine compound.
Properties of SODIUM PARAPERIODATE
| Melting point: | >310°C |
| Density | 3.86 |
| solubility | Soluble in concentrated sodium hydroxide solutions. |
| form | Powder |
| color | White |
| Water Solubility | very slightly soluble H2O; soluble in conc NaOH solutions [HAW93] |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
| InChI | InChI=1S/H5IO6.3Na/c2-1(3,4,5,6)7;;;/h(H5,2,3,4,5,6,7);;;/q;3*+1/p-3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 13940-38-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Periodic acid (H5IO6), trisodium salt (13940-38-0) |
Safety information for SODIUM PARAPERIODATE
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials. P221:Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/… P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for SODIUM PARAPERIODATE
| InChIKey | DSYMXPNUZLZKOA-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| SMILES | I([O-])([O-])([O-])(=O)(O)O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+] |
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