251755
Osmium tetroxide solution
4 wt. % in H2O
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Linear Formula:
OsO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
254.23
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
MDL number:
Form:
liquid
Quality Level
vapor pressure
1.23 psi ( 20 °C), 3.55 psi ( 55 °C)
form
liquid
reaction suitability
reagent type: oxidant
concentration
3.5-4.5% (OsO4), 4 wt. % in H2O
density
1.0 g/mL at 20 °C, 1.04 g/mL at 25 °C
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
O=[Os](=O)(=O)=O
InChI
1S/4O.Os
InChI key
VUVGYHUDAICLFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
OsO4 (4wt% in H2O) is widely employed in organic synthesis especially for hydroxylation reactions. Additionally, it is also involved in the oxidative cleavage of alkenes.
Application
- In situ X-ray-assisted electron microscopy staining for large biological samples.: This study explores the use of osmium tetroxide solution for X-ray-assisted electron microscopy staining, enhancing the visualization of large biological samples (Ströh et al., 2022).
- Application of the electron microscope to the cytochemical peroxidase reaction in salamander leukocytes.: The use of osmium tetroxide solution in electron microscopy enhances the cytochemical analysis of peroxidase reactions in salamander leukocytes, providing clear and detailed images (MITSUI, 1960).
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Danger
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2
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 Information
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On stereochemistry of osmium tetroxide oxidation of allylic alcohol systems: empirical rule.
Cha JK, et al.
Tetrahedron Letters, 24(37), 3943-3946 (1983)
Kinetics of Oxidation of Some Fluoroquinolones by Hexacyanoferrate (III) in Alkaline Medium.
Diab N, et al.
International Journal of Chemistry (Canadian Center of Science and Education), 34(2), 1388-1388 (2013)
Asymmetric induction in the reaction of osmium tetroxide with olefins.
Hentges SG and Barry Sharpless K.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 102(12), 4263-4265 (1980)
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 251755-10ML | 04061825937946 |
| 251755-2ML | 04061825937953 |
| 251755-5ML | 04061825937960 |