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Tetraammineplatinum(II) chloride hydrate

99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Tetraammineplatinum chloride hydrate, Tetraammineplatinum dichloride hydrate

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Linear Formula:
Pt(NH3)4Cl2·xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
334.11 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99.99% trace metals basis

composition

Degree of hydration, 1-2

reaction suitability

core: platinum
reagent type: catalyst

SMILES string

N.N.N.N.O.Cl[Pt]Cl

InChI

1S/2ClH.4H3N.H2O.Pt/h2*1H;4*1H3;1H2;/q;;;;;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

GWBDNMCYHWRSOH-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Tetraammineplatinum(II) chloride hydrate is a coordination complex of platinum (II), consists of a central platinum ion surrounded by four ammine (NH3) ligands and two chloride (Cl-) ions. It is commonly used as a precursor to synthesize other platinum catalysts.

Application

Tetraammineplatinum(II) chloride hydrate can be used as a precursor to synthesize:
  • Pt/carbon support hybrids.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 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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