Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV)
六氯锇(IV)酸钾
Also known as: Dipotassium hexachloroosmate, Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV), Dipotassium hexachloroosmate(2-), Potassium hexachloroosmiate(IV), Osmium(4+) potassium chloride (1:2:6), OSMIUM POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, Potassium chloroosmate, Potassium chloroosmiate, dipotassium hexachloroosmate K2OsCl6
Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV) (CAS 16871-60-6) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula Cl6K2Os and a molecular weight of 481.145 g/mol. It is also known as Dipotassium hexachloroosmate, Dipotassium hexachloroosmate(2-) and Potassium hexachloroosmiate(IV). Key properties include a melting point of 600 °C (dec.)(lit.) and a density of 3.42 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.). It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H311 — Toxic in contact with skin and H331 — Toxic if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 16871-60-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-27521-7
- Molecular Formula
- Cl6K2Os
- Chinese Name
- 六氯锇(IV)酸钾
- Molecular Weight
- 481.145 g/mol
- Category
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 600 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 3.42 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Exact Mass | 479.702026 |
| LogP | 4.13700 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV)?
The CAS number of Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV) is 16871-60-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV)?
Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV) has molecular formula Cl6K2Os and molecular weight 481.145 g/mol.
Is Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV) hazardous?
Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV) has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin; H331 — Toxic if inhaled.
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