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206032

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Platinum(IV) oxide

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Synonym(s):

Adam’s catalyst, NSC 402624, Platinic oxide, Platinum dioxide

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Linear Formula:
PtO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
227.08
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

form

solid

Quality Level

composition

Pt, 81-83%

reaction suitability

core: platinum
reagent type: catalyst

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surface area

≥60 m2/g

mp

450 °C (lit.)

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SMILES string

O=[Pt]=O

InChI

1S/2O.Pt

InChI key

YKIOKAURTKXMSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

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Application

Catalyst for hydrogenation of various functional groups with minimal hydrogenolysis problems; used as dehydrogenation catalyst; used for selective oxidation of primary alcohols.
Catalyst for:
  • Hydrohydrazination reactions
  • Oxidation of sugars
  • Low-temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide
  • Oxygen reduction reaction
  • Hydrogenation reactions
  • Hydrogenolysis of the cyclopropyl group into an isopropyl group
  • Hydroxycyclopropanation reactions
Platinum(IV) oxide has been used for the reduction of citernyl bromide to form (S)-3,7-dimethyloctylbromide.

For small scale and high throughput uses, product is also available as ChemBeads (928291)

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Sol. 1

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

  3. In which solvents is Product 206032, Platinum (IV) oxide, soluble?

    Per the the chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, 13th Edition, when freshly precipitated, Platinum(IV) Oxide is soluble in concentrated acids and dilute phosphoric acid, especially when warmed.  It is easily soluble in dilute solutions of potassium hydroxide. 

  4. Is Product 206032, Platinum (IV) oxide, water soluble?

    It is insoluble in water.

  5. How can Product 206032, Platinum (IV) oxide, be used as a catalyst?

    Platinum(IV) oxide can be used as a catalyst in hydrogenations.  The actual catalyst is platinum black which is formed in situ by reduction of the PtO2 by the hydrogen used for the hydrogenation.  It is especially useful for reduction at room temperature and hydrogen pressures up to 4 atmospheres.  It is suitable for the reduction of double and triple bonds, aromatic nuclei, carbonyl groups, nitro groups, and nitriles.

  6. Are there any safety concerns with Product 206032, Platinum (IV) oxide?

    After exposure to hydrogen, the resulting platinum black can be pyrophoric.  Therefore, it should not be allowed to dry and all exposure to oxygen should be minimized.

  7. Can the Platinum be recovered from Product 206032, Platinum (IV) oxide?

    Internet sources do indicate that Platinum can be recovered from spent catalyst by conversion to ammonium chloroplatinate using aqua regia followed by ammonia.  However, we do have a process for doing so.

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  9. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

    Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product. 

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