Nomenclature
CAS number: 7681-55-2
INaO
3; mol wt 197.89.
I 64.13%, Na 11.62%, O 24.25%.
NaIO
3.
Description and references
The article of commerce contains about 99%
NaIO3. Acute toxicity study: S. H. Webster et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 120, 171 (1957). Review of safety assessment: J. Am. Coll. Toxicol. 14, 231-239
(1995).
Properties
White, cryst powder. d 4.28. Sol in acetone, acetic acid. Sol in ≈11
parts water, 3 parts boiling water. Insol in alc. The aq soln is
neutral. LD50 in female mice (mg/kg): 119 ±4 i.p., 108 ±4 i.v., 505 ±26 orally (Webster).Therapeutic Category
Antiseptic (mucous membranes).
Keywords
Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Halogens/Halogen Containing Compounds