Description

Potassium Trichloro(Ethylene)Platinate (II) Monohydrate is a key organometallic platinum complex, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its defined coordination sphere, which provides a reliable entry point for developing homogeneous catalysts and specialized platinum-containing compounds. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, materials science, and fine chemical synthesis, where precise molecular control is essential.

Application

• Precursor for Homogeneous Catalysts: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing highly active and selective platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydrosilylation, and other organic transformations.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel organometallic frameworks, coordination polymers, and platinum-doped nanomaterials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key intermediate in the research and development of platinum-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Electroplating & Surface Modification: Employed in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin platinum films or modify surface properties for electronic and catalytic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying reaction mechanisms, ligand exchange processes, and the properties of platinum-olefin complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Trichloro(Ethylene)Platinate (II) Monohydrate
CAS No.	12012-50-9
Molecular Formula	C2H4Cl3KOPt • H2O
Molecular Weight	392.60 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 374.58 g/mol)
Synonyms	Potassium Trichloro(Ethene)Platinate(II) Monohydrate; Zeise's Salt Potassium Salt Monohydrate; Potassium Trichloro(η2-ethene)platinate(1-) Monohydrate; K[PtCl3(C2H4)]•H2O; Trichloro(ethylene)platinate(1-) Potassium Monohydrate; Potassium Ethenetrichloroplatinate(II) Monohydrate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Trichloro(Ethylene)Platinate (II) Monohydrate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided to guarantee it meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment and handled under conditions that minimize exposure to ambient light and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pt content)	≥ 48.0 %
Water Content (KF)	4.0 - 6.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in water, slightly soluble in organic solvents

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.