Platinum(II) chloride, 99.9% (metals basis), Pt 73% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Platinum(II) chloride is used as a catalyst for a variety of C-C bond, C-O bond and C-N bond formation reactions. It acts as a precursor to prepare other platinum compounds such as cisplatin and dichloro(cycloocta-1,5-diene)platinum(II). It is a well known chemotherapy drug.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-65-7
• Molecular Formula: Cl2Pt
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 265.98
• MDL Number: MFCD00011181
• InChI Key: CLSUSRZJUQMOHH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: platinum(2+) dichloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Pt++]

• Melting Point: 581°C (decomposition)
• Color: Brown-Green
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 1 g
• Linear Formula: PtCl₂
• UN Number: UN3261
• Merck Index: 14,7528
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ammonia and hydrochloric acid; Insoluble in water,alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 266
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): Pt 73% min.
• Density: 5.87 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Platinum(II) chloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Platinum(II) chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Platinous chloride

RUO – Research Use Only