Description

Dodecacarbonyltetra-Mu-Hydridotetraosmium is a high-purity organometallic cluster compound of osmium, a precious transition metal. This complex is a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and homogeneous catalysis research. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working on catalytic processes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and the synthesis of novel metal clusters.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst precursor for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other organic transformations.
• Advanced Materials Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Cluster Chemistry Studies: Used in academic and industrial research to study the properties and reactivity of high-nuclearity metal clusters.
• Surface Modification: Can be employed for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of osmium-containing thin films or surface coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the catalytic synthesis of complex, high-value organic molecules and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecacarbonyltetra-Mu-Hydridotetraosmium
CAS No.	12375-04-1
Molecular Formula	C12H4O12Os4
Molecular Weight	1105.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetraosmium dodecacarbonyl tetrahydride; Osmium carbonyl hydride cluster; Tetrakis(μ-hydrido)dodecacarbonyltetraosmium; Os4H4(CO)12; H4Os4(CO)12; Tetra-μ-hydrido-dodecacarbonyltetraosmium
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Quality Control

Our Dodecacarbonyltetra-Mu-Hydridotetraosmium is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including FT-IR, NMR, and elemental analysis (C, H, Os), to confirm identity and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Os content)	≥ 68.5%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 95%

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