Osmium Tetroxide

OsO₄

IUPAC: Osmium(VIII) oxide

CAS: 20816-12-0

Обзор

Osmium tetroxide is a powerful oxidizing agent used to stain biological tissue for electron microscopy and to dihydroxylate alkenes in organic synthesis.

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Osmium Os 1 190,2300

Элементный состав

O
Oxygen ×4
25,2%
Os
Osmium ×1
74,8%

Применение

  • • Electron microscopy stain
  • • Sharpless dihydroxylation
  • • Fingerprint development

Интересные факты

  • ✦ The Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation using OsO₄ won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Безопасность

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Volatile
  • ⚠ Damages eyes and lungs at ppb levels

Structure

SMILES

O=[Os](=O)(=O)=O

Свойства

Тип
inorganic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
254,23 g/mol
Плотность
5,1000 g/cm³
Температура плавления
40,6 °C
Температура кипения
129,7 °C
Растворимость
57 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
255,9411
TPSA
68,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
138,0

Связанные соединения

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Osmium Tetroxide?
Osmium Tetroxide (OsO₄) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Osmium(VIII) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Osmium Tetroxide?
Osmium Tetroxide has a molar mass of 254.23 g/mol.
What state is Osmium Tetroxide at room temperature?
Osmium Tetroxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Osmium Tetroxide organic or inorganic?
Osmium Tetroxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Osmium Tetroxide?
Osmium Tetroxide (OsO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Osmium (Os).