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Potassium osmium(VI) oxide dihydrate, 98+%
Description
Potassium osmium(VI) oxide dihydrate acts as a catalyst for the oxidative cleavage of olefins to ketones and carboxylic acids. It is employed in an intramolecular amidohydroxylation of carbamoyloxytethered olefins providing hydroxy oxazolidinones. It is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of amphidinolide B, which shows potent antitumor activity against human solid and blood tumor cells.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 0.25 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99+% |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slowly decomposes in aqueous solution forming the tetroxide. Insoluble in alcohol,etherSoluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether. |
| Formula Weight | 368.43 (332.40 Anhydrous) |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Appearance | Purple powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Potassium osmium(VI) oxide dihydrate |
Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- P405-Store locked up.
RUO – Research Use Only
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