Description

Ethane-1,2-Diolato)dioxobis(pyridine)osmium(VI) is a high-purity organometallic compound of osmium, a precious transition metal, valued for its role as a versatile catalyst and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for facilitating highly selective oxidation and dihydroxylation reactions, enabling efficient pathways to complex molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds and optimizing synthetic processes.

Application

• Catalyst for Asymmetric Dihydroxylation (AD): A key reagent for the enantioselective synthesis of chiral vicinal diols from olefins, a critical step in pharmaceutical intermediate production.
• Selective Oxidation Reactions: Employed in the controlled oxidation of organic substrates under mild conditions for fine chemical synthesis.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used as a model compound in mechanistic studies and for developing new catalytic methodologies in organometallic chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates the construction of complex molecular architectures found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science Research: Investigated for potential applications in creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalytic surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethane-1,2-Diolato)dioxobis(pyridine)osmium(VI)
CAS No.	39019-05-1
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O4Os
Molecular Weight	459.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Osmium(VI) Ethylene Glycolate Dioxide Bis(Pyridine); Bis(pyridine) (ethane-1,2-diolato)dioxoosmium; Osmium, (ethane-1,2-diolato)dioxobis(pyridine)-; AD-mix precursor; Sharpless Dihydroxylation Catalyst Precursor; OsO4(py)2(glycolate); Osmium Glycolate Pyridine Complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethane-1,2-Diolato)dioxobis(pyridine)osmium(VI) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive catalytic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Osmium Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., acetone, DMF)

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