Osmylation-OsO4 (Osmium Tetroxide)

Osmylation, involving the use of osmium tetroxide (OsO4), is a crucial chemical process in organic synthesis. Osmylation with OsO4 serves as a powerful tool for introducing osmium atoms into organic molecules, enabling the formation of valuable compounds with diverse applications in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and catalysis. This reaction is highly valued for its efficiency and selectivity in functionalizing carbon-carbon double bonds, playing a significant role in the development of novel synthetic methodologies and the production of complex organic molecules.