Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV)
Agent Name
Potassium hexachloroosmate(IV)
CAS Number
16871-60-6
Formula
Cl6-Os.2K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dipotassium hexachloroosmate; Osmate(2-), hexachloro-, dipotassium, (OC-6-11)-; Osmate(2-), hexachloro-, potassium (1:2), (OC-6-11)-; [ChemIDplus] Osmium potassium chloride; [Merck Index]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dark red to nearly black solid; [Merck Index] Purple hygroscopic crystals; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
Toxic and corrosive; [Merck Index] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Osmium."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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