Description

Platinum Oxide CAS NO 12035-82-4 is a high-purity inorganic compound, primarily known as Adams' catalyst, which is a versatile precursor to active platinum catalysts. This material is critical for its exceptional catalytic activity in hydrogenation and oxidation reactions, offering high selectivity and efficiency. It is an essential raw material for research laboratories and industrial-scale chemical synthesis in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and petrochemical sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: The primary use is as Adams' catalyst (platinum dioxide hydrate) for hydrogenation reactions of alkenes, alkynes, nitro groups, and other functional groups in organic synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the catalytic synthesis of key pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where selective hydrogenation is required.
• Fuel Cell Research: Serves as a precursor material in the development and testing of platinum-based electrodes and catalysts for fuel cell applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Applied in specific analytical procedures and as a standard in catalytic studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for catalytic process development and mechanistic studies in both academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum Oxide
CAS No.	12035-82-4
Molecular Formula	PtO₂
Molecular Weight	227.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum(IV) Oxide; Platinum Dioxide; Adams' Catalyst; Platinum Oxide Hydrate; Platinic Oxide; Dioxoplatinum; NSC 622180
EINECS	234-846-9

Quality Control

Our Platinum Oxide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and performance metrics. Our quality management system adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical research and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PtO₂)	≥ 99.9%
Platinum (Pt) Content	≥ 85.5%
Loss on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Surface Area	Contact for details

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