Osmium(III) chloride trihydrate (OsCl3•3H2O)-Crystalline

Characteristic

Osmium(III) Chloride Trihydrate is an excellent water soluble crystalline Osmium source for uses compatible with chlorides. Chloride compounds can conduct electricity when fused or dissolved in water.

Chemical formula:Cl₃Os•3H₂O

Formula weight: 350.60 g/mol

Appearance:Red-black crystals

Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.

Melting Point:Decomposes

Solubility: Soluble in water.

Application

Osmium(III) chloride trihydrate is used as a reagent for preparation of dichlorodihydridoosmium complexes. It is also useful as starting materials and an efficient alkane oxidation catalyst in the presence of pyridine and hydrogen oxide.