Platinum(II) chloride, 98%

Description

CAS: 10025-65-7 | Cl2Pt | 265.98 g/mol

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).

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-65-7
• Molecular Formula: Cl2Pt
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 265.98
• MDL Number: MFCD00011181
• InChI Key: CLSUSRZJUQMOHH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: platinum(2+) dichloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Pt++]

• Melting Point: 581°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 1 g
• Linear Formula: PtCl₂
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,7528
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ammonia and hydrochloric acid. Insoluble in water,alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 266
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Density: 5.87
• Chemical Name or Material: Platinum(II) chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H317-H334
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H314-H318-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P272-P280-P285-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	233-034-1
RTECSNumber	TP2275000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only