Description

Platinum(II) chloride is a versatile inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 22542-10-5, serving as a fundamental precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key starting material for synthesizing other platinum complexes and catalysts, which are essential for numerous high-value industrial chemical processes. This product is critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and electronics industries, where precise platinum chemistry is required for hydrogenation, oxidation, and materials deposition applications.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A primary starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and hydrosilylation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and in the synthesis of platinum-based anticancer agents.
• Materials Science: Used in the production of platinum coatings, thin films, and nanomaterials for electronic and optical applications.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent or catalyst in the synthesis of specialty organic compounds, including flavors, fragrances, and agrochemicals.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and inorganic synthesis pathways.
• Electroplating: Used in specialized electroplating baths for depositing platinum coatings on various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum(II) chloride
CAS No.	22542-10-5
Molecular Formula	PtCl2
Molecular Weight	265.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum dichloride; Platinum chloride (PtCl2); Dichloroplatinum; Platinous chloride; Platinum(2+) chloride; Cisplatin impurity A (related); Platinum(II) chloride, anhydrous
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Quality Control

Our Platinum(II) chloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to maintain stability. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PtCl2)	≥ 99.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

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