Rhenium(VII) oxide, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

As a catalyst for oxidation/reduction reactions

As a catalyst for oxidation/reduction reactionsRhenium(VII) oxide acts as a precursor to methylrhenium trioxide, organorhenium oxides which catalyze olefin oxidation, metathesis and other transformations. It is used as a reagent for dehydrations and rearrangements of allylic alcohols, oximes and amides, oxidative cyclizations, alkene metathesis and formation of bisperoxyacetals.

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• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 360°C
• Melting Point: 297°C
• Color: Green to Yellow
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 2 g
• Linear Formula: Re₂O₇
• UN Number: UN3085
• Merck Index: 14,8178
• Solubility Information: Dissolves in water to form HReO₄; Soluble in alkalis and acids; Soluble in water and alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 484.4
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 6.103 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Rhenium(VII) oxide

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