Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV), Pt 39.6%

Description

CAS: 16921-30-5 | Cl6K2Pt | 485.98 g/mol

Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) is used for the determination of potassium by gravimetric analysis. It is also used to prepare potassium tetrchloroplatinate by reduction using hydrazine dihydrochloride. Further, it is used in photography.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 16921-30-5
• Molecular Formula: Cl6K2Pt
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 485.98
• MDL Number: MFCD00011389
• InChI Key: DPAIVKJGTXERIM-UHFFFAOYSA-H
• Synonym: potassium hexachloroplatinate iv, potassium platinic chloride, potassium hexachloroplatinate, dipotassium platinum hexachloride, platinic potassium chloride, dipotassium hexachloroplatinate, potassium platinum chloride, dipotassium hexachloroplatinate 2-, ccris 7824, platinum potassium chloride
• PubChem CID: 61856
• IUPAC Name: dipotassium;hexachloroplatinum(2-)
• SMILES: [K+].[K+].Cl[Pt--](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: 250°C (decomposition)
• Color: Yellow
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• Linear Formula: K₂PtCl₆
• UN Number: UN3288
• Merck Index: 14,7636
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hot water; Slightly soluble in cold water; Practically insoluble in alcoholSoluble in hot water; Slightly soluble in cold water; Insoluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 486.01
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): Pt 39.6%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: ≥1.825
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.50 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H290-H301-H317-H318-H334-H335-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H334-H372-H318-H290-H317 Toxic if swallowed. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes serious eye damage. May be corrosive to metals. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P234-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P285-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P314-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	240-979-3
RTECSNumber	TP1650000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only