Description

Potassium Osmate(Vi) Dihydrate is a high-purity inorganic compound primarily utilized as a versatile and powerful oxidizing agent in synthetic chemistry. This compound matters for its critical role in facilitating challenging oxidation reactions and serving as a precursor for other osmium compounds. It is needed by research laboratories, pharmaceutical development teams, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in advanced organic synthesis, catalysis, and materials science.

Application

• Oxidation Catalyst: Employed as a catalyst in the oxidation of olefins to vicinal diols (dihydroxylation), often in conjunction with co-oxidants.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a stoichiometric oxidizing agent for specific functional group transformations in complex molecule synthesis.
• Precursor Material: Serves as a key starting material for the preparation of other osmium(VIII) and osmium(VI) complexes and catalysts.
• Research & Development: Essential for methodological development in academic and industrial R&D settings exploring new catalytic cycles.
• Electrochemistry: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and electrode surface modifications.
• Material Science: Used in the deposition of osmium or osmium oxide thin films for specialized electronic or catalytic surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Osmate(Vi) Dihydrate
CAS No.	10022-66-9
Molecular Formula	K2OsO4·2H2O
Molecular Weight	368.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium osmate(VI) dihydrate; Dipotassium osmium tetraoxide dihydrate; Potassium osmate; Potassium osmium oxide; Osmic acid, dipotassium salt, dihydrate; K2OsO4·2H2O; Potassium osmate hydrate
EINECS	233-056-5

Quality Control

Our Potassium Osmate(Vi) Dihydrate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. We adhere to relevant industry standards for high-purity laboratory and synthetic reagents.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and opened under controlled conditions to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Purple crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K2OsO4·2H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in water
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm

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