Platinum(IV) chloride

Description

Platinum(IV) chloride · CAS 13454-96-1 · Cl4Pt. UNII W3YUG71TU2. Melting Point: 327 °C (decomposes); Density: 4.3 @ 25 °C; Decomposition: 370 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	13454-96-1
PubChem CID	26031
Molecular formula	Cl4Pt
IUPAC name	tetrachloroplatinum
UNII (FDA)	W3YUG71TU2

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	336.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	0
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	336.837255
Monoisotopic Mass	334.840205
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	5
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	19.1

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	327 °C (decomposes)
Density	4.3 @ 25 °C
Decomposition	370 °C
Other Experimental Properties	Decomposes at 370 °C (698 °F)

Physical description & handling notes

• Reddish-brown solid; [ICSC] Crystalline solid; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
• RED-BROWN POWDER OR CRYSTALS.
• Brown-red cubic crystals
• Brown solid
• 58.7 g/100 cc cold water @ 25 °C; very sol in hot water; slightly soluble in alcohol, ammonia; sol in acetone; insoluble in ether
• Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25 °C: 58.7

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H290 (12.1%), H301 (91.4%), H314 (32.8%), H317 (100%), H318 (74.1%), H334 (89.7%)

Documented Uses

• Used as catalyst for: alkoxycarbonylation of dienes; carboxylation of allyl chloride; homologation of methanol; oxidative chlorination of alkanes; [HSDB]
• Used as catalyst for /the following/: alkoxycarbonylation of dienes; carboxylation of allyl chloride; homologation of methanol; oxidative chlorination of alkanes
• Derivation: By solution of platinum in aqua regia and evaporation.
• (1) Chlorinate platinum metal at elevated temperature. (2) Chlorinate platinous chloride at 275 °C. (3) Heat chloroplatinic acid alone or in chlorine.
• Platinum chloride (PtCl4), (SP-4-1)-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

13454-96-1; PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE; Tetrachloroplatinum; Platinum (IV) chloride; PtCl4; Platinum(IV) tetrachloride; Platinum chloride (PtCl4); W3YUG71TU2; Platinum chloride (PtCl4), (SP-4-1)-; RefChem:174806; DTXCID601334414; 236-645-1; DTXSID601014389; Platinum(IV) chloride; MFCD00011182; Platinum(IV) chloride, Premion?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Platinum(IV) chloride?

CAS 13454-96-1; molecular formula Cl4Pt; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Platinum(IV) chloride known by?

13454-96-1, PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE, Tetrachloroplatinum, Platinum (IV) chloride, PtCl4, Platinum(IV) tetrachloride.

Is Platinum(IV) chloride classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H290, H301, H314, H317, H318.

What are the key physical properties of Platinum(IV) chloride?

Melting Point: 327 °C (decomposes); Density: 4.3 @ 25 °C; Decomposition: 370 °C; Other Experimental Properties: Decomposes at 370 °C (698 °F).

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