Description

Platinum(II), Bis(Methyl Selenide)Dichloro-, Cis is a specialized organometallic coordination compound featuring platinum in the +2 oxidation state, coordinated by two methyl selenide ligands and two chloride ions in a cis configuration. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel platinum-selenium complexes and as a catalyst in specialized organic transformations. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the fields of advanced materials science, homogeneous catalysis, and pharmaceutical research for investigating new reaction pathways and developing functional materials.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for developing novel homogeneous catalysts for organic synthesis, including hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions.
• Materials Science: Used in the synthesis of platinum-selenium nanomaterials and thin films with potential electronic or optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the research and development of new metal-based therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for investigating the coordination chemistry of platinum with selenium-donor ligands and reaction mechanisms.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Potential use as a precursor for depositing platinum-containing films in semiconductor and coating applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum(II), Bis(Methyl Selenide)Dichloro-, Cis
CAS No.	18252-65-8
Molecular Formula	C2H6Cl2PtSe2
Molecular Weight	456.00 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-Dichlorobis(methyl selenide)platinum(II); cis-Bis(methylselenido)dichloroplatinum; Platinum dichloride bis(methyl selenide) complex; Methyl selenide platinum(II) chloride complex; (CH3Se)2PtCl2; Platinum(II) chloride dimethyl selenide adduct; Dichlorobis(methylselenolato)platinum
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Quality Control

Our Platinum(II), Bis(Methyl Selenide)Dichloro-, Cis is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and relevant spectroscopic data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pt content)	≥ 42.5% (by ICP-OES)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated solvents (DCM, chloroform)

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