| Identification | |
| Name: | Platinum(IV) chloride |
| Synonyms: | platinum tetrachloride; Platinumchloride1; Platinumchloride |
| CAS: | 13454-96-1 |
| EINECS: | 236-645-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | PtCl4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 336.89 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/4ClH.Pt/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p-4 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2923 |
| Density: | 4.303 |
| Stability: | Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. |
| Solubility: | 587 g/L (25 oC) |
| Appearance: | crystalline solid |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| HS Code: | 28439090 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area. |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Color: | Brown-red cubic crystals Brown solid |
| Usage: | Used as catalyst for the following: alkoxycarbonylation of dienes, carboxylation of allyl chloride, homologation of methanol, oxidative chlorination of alkanes. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
C:Corrosive
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