Osmium tetroxide, 99.9+%

Osmium Tetroxide, 99.9+%, (Trace Metal Basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals – 100 mg

Osmium tetroxide (OsO₄) is a high-purity trace metal reagent, commonly used in analytical and chemical applications. It possesses strong oxidizing properties and is essential for staining biological samples in electron microscopy.

Features

• High-purity reagent (99.9+%): Trace metal basis for analytical precision
• Strong oxidizer: Widely used in staining and oxidation reactions
• Colorless to yellow crystalline form: Ensures stability and accuracy in laboratory applications
• Melting Point: 40.0°C to 42.0°C
• Boiling Point: 130.0°C
• PubChem CID: 30318

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 20816-12-0
• Molecular Formula: O₄Os
• Molecular Weight: 254.23 g/mol
• MDL Number: MFCD00011150
• IUPAC Name: Tetraoxoosmium
• SMILES: O=[Os](=O)(=O)=O

Specifications

• Assay Percent Range: 99.9+%
• Linear Formula: OsO₄
• Quantity: 100 mg
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Solubility: Passes test
• Merck Index Reference: 15, 6990