Platinum(IV) oxide, anhydrous, Premion™, 99.95% (metals basis), Pt 84.4% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Platinum(IV) oxide is used as catalyst for hydrogenation reactions. It is applied in the hydrogenation of alkenes to alkanes, nitro compounds to amines and ketones to alcohols. It is also involved in the hydrogenolysis of cyclopropyl group in to an isopropyl group and in selective oxidation of primary alcohols.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 450°C
• Color: Brown
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 0.25 g
• Linear Formula: PtO₂
• UN Number: UN1479
• Merck Index: 14,7527
• Solubility Information: Soluble in caustic potash solution. Insoluble in water,acid,aquaregia.
• Formula Weight: 227.09
• Percent Purity: 99.95%
• Grade: Premion™
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): Pt 84.4% min.
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 10.2 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Platinum(IV) oxide, Anhydrous

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