Description

Chloropentaammineosmium(III) Chloride is a coordination compound of osmium, a rare and valuable platinum group metal. This material is a key precursor in advanced inorganic and organometallic synthesis, valued for its unique electronic and catalytic properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and specialty chemical manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, materials science, and as a starting point for developing novel osmium-based complexes.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, and other fine chemical transformations.
• Advanced Materials Synthesis: Used in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other functional materials with tailored electronic properties.
• Electrochemistry: Investigated for use in electrochemical sensors, electrocatalysts for fuel cells, and redox-active components in molecular electronics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying the coordination chemistry, redox behavior, and photophysical properties of osmium(III) complexes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized organometallic compounds for medicinal chemistry applications.
• Surface Modification: Can be employed for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of osmium-containing thin films on various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloropentaammineosmium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	39176-94-8
Molecular Formula	[Os(NH₃)₅Cl]Cl₂
Molecular Weight	439.27 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Pentaamminechloroosmium(III) Dichloride; Chloropentaammineosmium Chloride; Osmium(III) Pentaammine Chloride; [Os(NH3)5Cl]Cl2; Ammoniated Osmium Chloride Complex
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Quality Control

Our Chloropentaammineosmium(III) Chloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Os content)	≥ 43.0% (by ICP-OES)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility	Soluble in water, slightly soluble in polar organic solvents

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