Description

Tetrakis(Triphenylphosphine)Platinum is a highly versatile organometallic catalyst and precursor compound. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate a wide range of cross-coupling and hydrosilylation reactions with high selectivity and efficiency. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise catalytic processes are critical for product development and synthesis.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key catalyst for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Hydrosilylation Reactions: Used in the production of silicone-based materials and functional organosilicon compounds.
• Precursor for Nanomaterials: Serves as a platinum source for the synthesis of nanoparticles and thin films in electronics and catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates carbon-heteroatom bond formation and other complex transformations in fine chemical research.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed in the development of specialized polymers and advanced polymeric materials.
• Laboratory Research: A standard reagent for methodological development and mechanistic studies in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(Triphenylphosphine)Platinum
CAS No.	14221-02-4
Molecular Formula	C72H60P4Pt
Molecular Weight	1244.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum(0) tetrakis(triphenylphosphine); Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)platinum(0); Platinum-triphenylphosphine complex; Pt(PPh3)4; TPP Platinum; Platinum(0)-triphenylphosphine; Tris(triphenylphosphine)platinum (common misnomer); Karstedt's catalyst precursor variant
EINECS	238-086-5

Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(Triphenylphosphine)Platinum is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance-related specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light will degrade its catalytic performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pt content)	≥ 15.6% (by ICP-OES)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, benzene, THF; insoluble in water
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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