419494
Osmium tetroxide
ACS reagent, ≥98.0%
Synonym(s):
Osmium(VIII)-oxide, Osmic acid
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grade
ACS reagent
Quality Level
vapor density
8.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure
7 mmHg ( 20 °C)
description
identification passes test
assay
≥98.0%
form
crystalline
reaction suitability
reagent type: oxidant
clarity of soln
passes test
bp
130 °C (lit.)
mp
39.5-41 °C (lit.)
solubility
acetone: soluble(lit.), carbon tetrachloride: soluble(lit.), methyl tert-butyl ether: soluble(lit.), toluene: soluble(lit.), water: soluble(lit.)
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
O=[Os](=O)(=O)=O
InChI
1S/4O.Os
InChI key
VUVGYHUDAICLFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- As a tissue-staining contrast agent for staining tissues.
- Lactonization of alkenols to lactones by oxidation.
- Synthesis of the corresponding tetrols from 1,5-cycloocatdiene by bishydroxylation.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class
6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
Regulatory Listings
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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names
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Substances Subject to be Notified Names
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419494-250MG:4.548173364759E12 + 419494-1G:4.548173364742E12
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