| CAS No. | 20816-12-0 |
| Molecular Formula | O4Os |
| Molecular Weight | 254.23 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO supplies Osmium tetraoxide (CAS 20816-12-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula O4Os, MW 254.23 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, Osmium tetraoxide (O4Os) contains an inorganic composition. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 0, corresponding to approximately 0 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 254.23 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
| Molecular Formula | O4Os |
| Molecular Weight | 254.23 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Freely soluble in water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |