Description

Dichloroplatinum is a platinum(II) coordination compound, a versatile inorganic precursor with significant catalytic and synthetic utility. Its primary value lies in its role as a fundamental building block for synthesizing more complex platinum-based catalysts and materials. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and industrial applications in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous platinum catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and hydrosilylation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of platinum-based anticancer agents and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science: Used in the deposition of platinum thin films and the creation of platinum-containing nanomaterials for electronic and sensor applications.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a reagent or catalyst in various organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Laboratory Research: A standard reagent for academic and industrial R&D in inorganic and organometallic chemistry.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in specialized electroplating baths for depositing platinum coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloroplatinum
CAS No.	14647-25-7
Molecular Formula	PtCl2
Molecular Weight	265.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum(II) chloride; Platinum dichloride; Platinous chloride; Cisplatin impurity A; Dichloridoplatinum; Platinum chloride (PtCl2); NSC 3061
EINECS	238-686-4

Quality Control

Our Dichloroplatinum is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and identification. Our quality management system supports compliance with relevant industry standards for research and industrial use.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PtCl2)	≥ 99.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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