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P0430

Sigma-Aldrich

Periodic acid

suitable for electrophoresis, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

Iodic acid, Orthoperiodic acid, Paraperiodic acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
H5IO6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
227.94
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41105319
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NB.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

powder or crystals

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

mp

122 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/H5IO6/c2-1(3,4,5,6)7/h(H5,2,3,4,5,6,7)

InChI key

TWLXDPFBEPBAQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Periodic acid is commonly used as a component for glycoprotein stains. Selective staining of glycoproteins on SDS-PAGE and membranes is carried out using a modification of the Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) method. Staining of sugar moieties of glycoproteins yields magenta bands with a colorless background. The Periodic Acid/Schiff Reagent stains vicinal diol groups found mainly on peripheral sugars and sialic acids and is used as a general glycoprotein stain. Periodic acid is also used to cleave reversible cross-linkers (e.g. DATD, DHEBA) in PAGE gels.

Analysis Note

Tested for use in staining of glycoproteins.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Ox. Sol. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 1 Oral

Target Organs

Thyroid

Storage Class Code

5.1A - Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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