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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
Specifications
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% |
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Safety and Handling
- Platinum(II) chloride
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- 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.
- 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/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Platinous chloride
RUO – Research Use Only
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