Lead (IV) acetate, is a chemical compound with chemical formula Pb(C2H3O2)4. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in nonpolar organic solvents, indicating that it is not a salt.
Lead(IV) acetate is an inorganic lead salt. It participates in α-acetoxylation of ketones and oxidative decarboxylation of carboxylic acids. It along with an ionic halide (particularly chloride) salt participates in the decarboxylation of acids to afford alkyl chlorides.