Description

Potassium Osmate(Vi) Dihydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of osmium, primarily valued as a critical precursor in catalytic and synthetic chemistry. Its importance lies in its role as a versatile and efficient oxidizing agent, particularly in asymmetric dihydroxylation reactions for fine chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with high stereoselectivity.

Application

• Asymmetric Dihydroxylation Catalyst: A key reagent in the Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation process for the enantioselective synthesis of vicinal diols from olefins.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a stoichiometric oxidant in various organic transformations to introduce oxygen functionality.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the production of chiral building blocks for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of osmium-containing complexes and nanomaterials for catalytic and electronic applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can serve as a staining agent in biological microscopy and histology due to osmium's electron density.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Osmate(Vi) Dihydrate
CAS No.	19718-36-6
Molecular Formula	K2OsO4(OH)2 • 2H2O or K2[OsO4(OH)2] • 2H2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Potassium osmate(VI) dihydrate; Potassium osmate dihydrate; Dipotassium osmium tetroxide dihydroxide dihydrate; Potassium trans-dioxo-dihydroxo-osmate(VI) dihydrate; Potassium osmate; K2OsO2(OH)4; Osmic acid potassium salt dihydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Osmate(Vi) Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, physical characteristics, and trace metal analysis is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and combustible organics.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Os content)	≥ 45.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm

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