Osmium (III) chloride

Synonym(s):Osmium chloride;Osmium trichloride

CAS NO.：13444-93-4
Empirical Formula: Cl3Os
Molecular Weight: 296.59
MDL number: MFCD00011148
EINECS: 236-587-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-01-02 18:36:57

What is Osmium (III) chloride?

Chemical properties

black powder. Highly toxic.

The Uses of Osmium (III) chloride

Osmium(III) chloride is used for preparing osmium compounds and complexes. It is also an effective catalyst for alkane oxidation when combined with pyridine and hydrogen peroxide.

Preparation

Osmium (III) chloride is obtained by thermally decomposing osmium (IV) chloride in the presence of chlorine gas.

Properties of Osmium (III) chloride

Melting point:	500 °C
solubility	insoluble in H2O, organic solvents; soluble in concacid
form	gray cubic crystals
color	gray cubic crystals, crystalline
Water Solubility	insoluble H2O; soluble HNO3 [KIR82]
CAS DataBase Reference	13444-93-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Osmium chloride (OsCl3) (13444-93-4)

Safety information for Osmium (III) chloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.