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Synthesis 1974; 1974(4): 229-272
DOI: 10.1055/s-1974-23285
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New Applications of Periodic Acid and Periodates in Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry

Alexander J. FATIADI*
  • *Analytical Chemistry Division, Institute for Materials Research, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC 20234, U.S.A.
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27 March 2002 (online)

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Recent applications of periodic acid and periodates to organic and bio-organic chemistry are reviewed. Unique periodate oxidations and synthetic methods employing periodates are discussed. 1. Properties of Periodates and Periodate Oxidation Mechanism 2. Condensed Aromatic Compounds 3. Nonbenzenoid Aromatics and Cyclopolyenes 4. Steroids 5. Periodic Acid as a New Oxidant for the Degradation of Bile Pigments 6. Heterocyclic Compounds (Indole and Tryptophan Derivatives) 7. Terpenes 8. Aromatic Iodination 9. Organic Salts of Periodic Acid 10. Synthesis of Heterocyclic Compounds 11. Stereospecific, Asymmetric Synthesis of Carbohydrates 12. Sulfur Compounds 13. Periodate as a Co-oxidant 14. Amines and Hydrazine Derivatives 15. Hydroxylamine Derivatives 16. Oxidation of Phenols, Benzenediols, Benzenehexols, and Hydroxy Aromatics 17. Flavanols 18. Fatty Acids 19. The Structure of Addition Polymers 20. Bio-organic Applications of Periodates 21. Other Periodate Applications 22. Miscellaneous Recent Results