Description

Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Osmium CAS NO 100603-32-5 is a highly specialized organometallic compound featuring a central osmium atom coordinated by two pentamethylcyclopentadienyl ligands. This compound matters as a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and chemical synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to the electron-rich nature of the pentamethylcyclopentadienyl rings. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, materials chemistry, and organic synthesis for developing novel chemical processes and functional materials.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of other organoosmium complexes and catalysts.
• Catalyst in specialized organic transformations, including hydrogenation and C-H activation reactions.
• Starting material for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of osmium-containing thin films.
• Research reagent in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis studies.
• Component in the development of novel materials with specific electronic or magnetic properties.
• Use in mechanistic studies and as a model compound in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Osmium
CAS No.	100603-32-5
Molecular Formula	C20H30Os
Molecular Weight	483.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)osmium; Osmocene, decamethyl-; Decamethylosmocene; Di(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)osmium; Osmium, bis(η5-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; Cp*2Os
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Osmium is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Elemental Analysis (C, H)	Within theoretical range

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