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Platinum(II) chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16549.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Platinum(II) chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16549.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: A16549.06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
10025-65-7
IUPAC Name
platinum(2+) dichloride
Molecular Formula
Cl2Pt
InChI Key
CLSUSRZJUQMOHH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
[Cl-].[Cl-].[Pt++]
Form
Powder or Crystals
Elemental Analysis
(Platinum) : 71.5-75.1%
Assay (unspecified)
(by Platinum EA) : >97.5 to <102.5%
Appearance (Color)
Green to brown

Description

Platinum(II) chloride is used as a catalyst for a variety of C-C bond, C-O bond, and C-N bond formation reactions. It acts as a precursor to prepare other platinum compounds such as cisplatin and dichloro(cycloocta-1,5-diene)platinum(II).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Platinum(II) chloride is used as a catalyst for a variety of C-C bond, C-O bond, and C-N bond formation reactions. It acts as a precursor to prepare other platinum compounds such as cisplatin and dichloro(cycloocta-1,5-diene)platinum(II).

Solubility
Soluble in ammonia and hydrochloric acid. Insoluble in water, alcohol and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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