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Potassium osmate

IUPAC: dipotassium;dioxido(dioxo)osmium

K2O4Os Laboratory Reagents CAS 19718-36-6
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Formula / NotationK2O4Os
CAS Number19718-36-6
Molecular Weight332.4
AppearanceDihydrate: Violet hygroscopic crystals; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Also Known Asdipotassium;dioxido(dioxo)osmium; Dipotassium osmate; 19718-36-6; Potassium osmate(VI); Potassium(VI) osmiate dihydrate; Osmate (OsO42-), dipotassium, (T-4)-; CNI6UL5029; EINECS 243-247-1; Osmic acid (H2OsO4), dipotassium salt; POTASSIUM OSMATE(VI) [MI]
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Potassium osmate?

Potassium osmate (K2O4Os) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Dihydrate: Violet hygroscopic crystals; [Acros Organics MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 332.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dipotassium;dioxido(dioxo)osmium.

Formula & Notation

K2O4Os

IUPAC Name: dipotassium;dioxido(dioxo)osmium

Other Names / Synonyms: dipotassium;dioxido(dioxo)osmium; Dipotassium osmate; 19718-36-6; Potassium osmate(VI); Potassium(VI) osmiate dihydrate; Osmate (OsO42-), dipotassium, (T-4)-; CNI6UL5029; EINECS 243-247-1; Osmic acid (H2OsO4), dipotassium salt; POTASSIUM OSMATE(VI) [MI]

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Dihydrate: Violet hygroscopic crystals; [Acros Organics MSDS]. Molecular formula: K2O4Os. Molecular weight: 332.4 g/mol.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight332.4
AppearanceDihydrate: Violet hygroscopic crystals; [Acros Organics MSDS]

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Potassium osmate
Formula K2O4Os
CAS Number 19718-36-6
Molecular Weight 332.4
Synonyms dipotassium;dioxido(dioxo)osmium; Dipotassium osmate; 19718-36-6; Potassium osmate(VI); Potassium(VI) osmiate dihydrate; Osmate (OsO42-), dipotassium, (T-4)-; CNI6UL5029; EINECS 243-247-1; Osmic acid (H2OsO4), dipotassium salt; POTASSIUM OSMATE(VI) [MI]

Frequently Asked Questions

Potassium osmate (K2O4Os) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Dihydrate: Violet hygroscopic crystals; [Acros Organics MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 332.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dipotassium;dioxido(dioxo)osmium.

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