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CAS 10025-65-7

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Platinum dichloride

Description:
Platinum dichloride, with the chemical formula PtCl2 and CAS number 10025-65-7, is an inorganic compound characterized by its dark brown to black crystalline appearance. It is a transition metal dichloride, where platinum is in the +2 oxidation state. Platinum dichloride is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as alcohol and acetone. It exhibits a square planar geometry, typical of many d8 metal complexes, and can act as a Lewis acid due to the presence of vacant d-orbitals. This compound is often used in catalysis, particularly in organic synthesis and in the production of platinum-based catalysts. Additionally, it has applications in the field of materials science and as a precursor for other platinum compounds. Platinum dichloride can be toxic and should be handled with care, as it may pose health risks upon exposure. Its stability and reactivity make it a valuable compound in various chemical processes.
Formula:Cl2Pt
InChI:InChI=1S/2ClH.Pt/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
InChI key:InChIKey=CLSUSRZJUQMOHH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES:[Pt](Cl)Cl
Synonyms:
  • Platinous chloride
  • Platinous dichloride
  • Platinum Dichloride
  • Platinum chloride
  • Platinum chloride (PtCl<sub>2</sub>)
  • Platinum(2+) Dichloride
  • Platinum(II) dichloride
  • Platinumchlorideolivebrownpowder
  • Platinum chloride (PtCl2)
  • Platinum(II) chloride
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