Description

Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Osmium is an organometallic compound of the transition metal osmium, known for its unique catalytic and material science properties. This compound matters for its role as a precursor in advanced chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes and as a catalyst in specialized organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, thin-film coating, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel materials and catalytic systems.

Application

• Precursor material for the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) of osmium-containing thin films and coatings.
• Catalyst in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Starting material for the synthesis of other organo-osmium complexes used in research.
• Potential use in the fabrication of advanced electronic and semiconductor devices.
• Component in materials science research for studying metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and surface chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Osmium
CAS No.	1273-81-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10Os
Molecular Weight	320.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Osmocene; Di(cyclopentadienyl)osmium; Osmium Cyclopentadienyl; Bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)osmium; Cp2Os; Osmium(II) bis(cyclopentadienide); Dicyclopentadienylosmium
EINECS	215-055-5

Quality Control

Our Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Osmium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	229 - 233 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.