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Trimethyl(methylcyclopentadienyl)platinum(IV)

98%

• Synonym(s): MeCpPtMe₃
• Linear Formula: C₅H₄CH₃Pt(CH₃)₃
• CAS Number: 94442-22-5
• Molecular Weight: 319.30
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• PubChem Substance ID: 24883390
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: low-melting solid
• reaction suitability: core: platinum
• mp: 30-31 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C[Pt](C)C.C[C]1[CH][CH][CH][CH]1
• InChI: 1S/C6H7.3CH3.Pt/c1-6-4-2-3-5-6;;;;/h2,4H,3H2,1H3;3*1H3;
• InChI key: AGQKROMSWCHOND-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Trimethyl(methylcyclopentadienyl)platinum(IV) is a crystalline organometallic precursor for platinum and is used in microelectronics, catalysis, photonics, and chemical sensing processes. It is also utilized as a precursor for preparing platinum nanoparticles, tuning particle size for better activity and stability of the platinum catalyst.

Application

Trimethyl(methylcyclopentadienyl)platinum(IV) can be used:

• As a precursor to deposit Pt on tungsten oxide surface by atomic layer deposition method. This acts as a hybrid anode catalyst for PEM fuel cells.
• To fabricate high performance and stable Si photocathode for solar water splitting reaction.
• As a precursor to deposit Pt nanoparticles on TiO₂ nanotube films for highly efficient gas sensors. Pt nanoparticles significantly enhances the sensitivity.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H300 + H310,H317,H400
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P262 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 1 Oral - Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Aquatic Acute 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 131.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 55 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves