Bis(acetylacetonato)platinum(II)
Industrial Applications
Bis(acetylacetonato)platinum(II) is an organometallic platinum complex primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of other platinum compounds and catalysts. It is widely utilized in materials science, organometallic chemistry, and chemical research due to its stability and solubility in organic solvents. This compound serves as a platinum source in the preparation of supported platinum catalysts for applications such as hydrogenation, oxidation, and carbon–carbon coupling reactions. Additionally, Bis(acetylacetonato)platinum(II) is used in thin film deposition processes, including chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD), for the fabrication of platinum-containing coatings and electronic materials.
Physical Properties
Bis(acetylacetonato)platinum(II) is typically obtained as a yellow to orange crystalline solid. The compound is insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane, and acetone. It exhibits good thermal stability under ambient conditions and is non-volatile, making it suitable for handling and storage in laboratory and industrial environments. Its stable chelated structure contributes to its controlled reactivity in catalytic and precursor applications.
Grade
- 50%
Other Names
- Platinum bis(acetylacetonate)
- Platinum(II) acetylacetonate
Form
- Yellow solid
Abbreviations
- [Pt(acac)2]
- C10H14OPt
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