Platinum(IV) chloride
CAS: 13454-96-1
Ref. 3D-FP54948
| 1g | Discontinued | ||
| 2g | Discontinued | ||
| 5g | Discontinued | ||
| 250mg | Discontinued | ||
| 500mg | Discontinued |
Product Information
- Platinum Tetrachloride
- Platinum chloride (PtCl<sub>4</sub>)
- Platinum chloride (PtCl<sub>4</sub>), (SP-4-1)-
- Platinum(IV) tetrachloride
- Platinumchloride1
- Tetrachloroplatinum
Platinum(IV) chloride is a compound that contains the rare transitional metal platinum. It has been shown to be cytotoxic and have anti-infective properties. Platinum(IV) chloride reacts with oxygen to form hydroxyl radicals, which are highly reactive particles that can damage DNA. The reactivity of this compound can be enhanced by the addition of an oxidation catalyst such as ferric chloride, which may also increase its cytotoxicity. In contrast to other transition metals, platinum does not bind to DNA. However, it does interact with DNA through covalent linkages and x-ray diffraction data suggests that it binds to the ribosome during protein synthesis. Platinum(IV) chloride is chemically stable in water and air and is detectable in the range of 10-100 ppm.
