Tetrabutylammonium periodate is useful reagent in oxidation of sulfides, phenacyl bromides, benzyl halides, phosphites; oxidative decarboxylation; co-oxidant in metal-catalyzed oxidation.
yellow crystalline powder
Tetrabutylammonium (meta)periodate (DCM) can be oxidated for the synthesis of aryl nitroso derivatives. It can also be used in the formation of an ionic liquid for the synthesis of aromatic carboxylic acids.
Tetrabutylammonium periodate is best stored in the dark because it readily turns yellow on exposure to light. There is no loss of oxidizing power on prolonged storage.
