Description

Tetrachloropalladium is an inorganic palladium(II) salt, a crucial precursor in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile and efficient source of palladium for cross-coupling reactions, which are fundamental to modern pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing a wide array of homogeneous and heterogeneous palladium catalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in critical cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Stille) to construct complex carbon-carbon bonds in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Enables the production of specialty chemicals, ligands, and complex organic molecules in research and pilot-scale operations.
• Materials Science: Employed in the deposition of palladium thin films and the creation of palladium-based nanomaterials for electronic and catalytic applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Acts as a standard reagent for method development and analytical testing in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrachloropalladium
CAS No.	14349-67-8
Molecular Formula	PdCl42- (typically as Na2PdCl4 or K2PdCl4)
Molecular Weight	Varies by counterion (e.g., Na2PdCl4: 294.21 g/mol)
Synonyms	Palladium(II) Chloride Complex; Sodium Tetrachloropalladate(II); Potassium Tetrachloropalladate(II); Palladium Sodium Chloride; Na2PdCl4; K2PdCl4; Tetrachloropalladate(2-) Salt
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Quality Control

Our Tetrachloropalladium is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as palladium content and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for advanced chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark red crystalline powder or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Pd content)	≥ 99.9% (metal basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chloride Content	By titration
Insolubles	< 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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