Description

Pentaammine(trifluoromethanesulfonato)osmium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound of osmium, a rare and valuable platinum group metal. This complex is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science research, valued for its unique electronic properties and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel catalytic processes and electronic materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a versatile catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of complex drug molecules, particularly where osmium-mediated transformations are required.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a key starting material for depositing osmium-containing thin films or creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Electrochemistry Studies: Employed in the development of electrochemical sensors and the study of electron transfer processes due to osmium's redox activity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating new reaction pathways and the fundamental chemistry of osmium(III) ammine complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaammine(trifluoromethanesulfonato)osmium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	83781-30-0
Molecular Formula	C2H15F6N5O6S2Os
Molecular Weight	604.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Osmium(III) pentaammine triflate; [Os(NH3)5(OTf)](OTf)2; Pentaammine(osmium) trifluoromethanesulfonate; Pentaammineosmium(III) bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Tris(pentaammineosmium) trifluoromethanesulfonate (common misnomer); Os(NH3)5(OSO2CF3)(OSO2CF3)2; Pentaammine(trifluoromethanesulfonato-O)osmium trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Pentaammine(trifluoromethanesulfonato)osmium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate is synthesized and handled under controlled conditions to ensure exceptional purity and lot-to-lot consistency, critical for reproducible research outcomes. Our quality assurance protocol includes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid (color may vary by batch)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay (Os content)	≥ 30.0% (Theoretical: 31.5%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0% w/w

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