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Rhenium(VII) oxide

≥99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Dirhenium heptoxide, Rhenium heptoxide

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Linear Formula:
Re2O7
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
484.41
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥99.9% trace metals basis

form

powder

reaction suitability

core: rhenium
reagent type: catalyst

bp

360 °C (lit.)

mp

220 °C (lit.)

density

6.103 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O=[Re](=O)(=O)O[Re](=O)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/7O.2Re

InChI key

NBGOSNNAAHDRLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Precursor to organorhenium oxides which catalyze olefin oxidation, metathesis and other transformations.
Reagents used for dehydrations and rearrangements of allylic alcohols, oximes, and amides; oxidative cyclizations; alkene metathesis; formation of bisperoxyacetals; reductions.

Features and Benefits

Precursor to organorhenium oxides which catalyze olefin oxidation, metathesis and other transformations.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Rhenium(VII) Oxo and Imido Complexes: Synthesis, Structures, and Applications.
Carlos C. Romão et al.
Chemical reviews, 97(8), 3197-3246 (2002-02-20)
Herrmann, W.A. et al.
Inorganic Chemistry, 34, 4701-4701 (1995)

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