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Linear Formula:
OsO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
254.23
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
Form:
liquid
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vapor pressure

1.23 psi ( 20 °C)
3.55 psi ( 55 °C)

Quality Level

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

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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).


Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

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


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