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Sigma-Aldrich

Platinum(II) acetylacetonate

≥99.98% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

2,4-Pentanedione platinum(II) derivative, Pt(acac)2

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Linear Formula:
Pt(C5H7O2)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
393.29
Beilstein:
4136189
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

≥99.98% trace metals basis

form

solid

reaction suitability

core: platinum

mp

249-252 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=O)\C=C(\C)O[Pt]O\C(C)=C/C(C)=O

InChI

1S/2C5H8O2.Pt/c2*1-4(6)3-5(2)7;/h2*3,6H,1-2H3;/q;;+2/p-2/b2*4-3-;

InChI key

KLFRPGNCEJNEKU-FDGPNNRMSA-L

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General description

Platinum(II) acetylacetonate is high purity compound that is widely used as a key precursor in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) methods, to facilitate the synthesis of platinum thin films. These films are utilized in microelectronics, sensors, and catalytic coatings due to platinum′s high thermal stability, chemical inertness, and catalytic activity. Additionally, Pt(acac)₂ is used to synthesize platinum nanoparticles, essential for applications in catalysis and fuel cells.

Application

Platinum(II) acetylacetonate (Pt(acac)₂) is used as a precursor in the synthesis of:
  • Pt−Co octahedral nanocrystals, which are used to improve catalytic activity and durability in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells.
  • PtW@WO3 NPs via thermal decomposition method, serving as efficient catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
  • Monodisperse Pt–Fe nanoparticles, which exhibit high durability for proton exchange membrane fuel cells and provide active and durable low-Pt electrocatalysts for electrochemical devices.

Features and Benefits

Platinum(II) acetylacetonate exhibits:
  • High Purity: Reduces contamination risk, ensuring reliable performance in applications.
  • Thermal Stability: Maintains activity at elevated temperatures, enhancing product lifespan and efficiency.
  • Soluble in acetone
  • Elemental Carbon is >29.5% and Platinum presents >47.9%

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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