Description

Platinum Dichloride (CAS NO 10025-65-7) is a versatile inorganic platinum(II) salt that serves as a fundamental precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis. Its high reactivity and defined coordination chemistry make it an indispensable starting material for synthesizing complex organometallic compounds and homogeneous catalysts. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and electronics industries seeking to develop new catalytic processes or functional materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydrosilylation, and cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and anticancer agents that leverage platinum's bioactivity.
• Materials Science: Employed in the deposition of platinum thin films and the synthesis of nanomaterials for sensors and conductive coatings.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst or reagent in various organic transformations and the preparation of organoplatinum complexes.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit platinum coatings for corrosion-resistant and conductive surfaces.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and coordination polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum Dichloride
CAS No.	10025-65-7
Molecular Formula	PtCl2
Molecular Weight	265.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum(II) chloride; Platinum chloride; Dichloroplatinum; Platinous chloride; Platino dichloride; Cisplatin impurity A (related); PtCl2
EINECS	233-034-1

Quality Control

Our Platinum Dichloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and solubility. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to its hygroscopic nature.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PtCl2)	≥ 99.0%
Solubility (in DMF)	Clear, yellow to brown solution
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.