Description

Potassium Trichloroammineplatinate (II) is a coordination compound of platinum, widely recognized as a key precursor in the synthesis of other platinum complexes. Its well-defined structure and reactivity make it an essential building block for advanced materials and catalytic research. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories specializing in homogeneous catalysis, materials science, and inorganic synthesis.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for developing novel platinum-based catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, and other organic transformations.
• Materials Science: Used in the synthesis of platinum-containing polymers, coatings, and nanomaterials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a starting material in the research and development of potential platinum-based chemotherapeutic agents and other bioactive compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the properties of transition metal complexes.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Investigated for use in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin platinum films for electronic or decorative applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Trichloroammineplatinate (II)
CAS No.	13820-91-2
Molecular Formula	K[PtCl3(NH3)]
Molecular Weight	367.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium amminetrichloroplatinate(II); Potassium trichloroammineplatinate; Potassium trichloroammineplatinate(2-); Potassium trichloridoammineplatinate(II); K[PtCl3(NH3)]; Ammoniatrichloroplatinic acid potassium salt; Trichloroammineplatinate(II) potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Trichloroammineplatinate (II) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pt content)	≥ 52.0% (by ICP-OES/Titration)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, slightly soluble in common organic solvents

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