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Potassium tetrachloroplatinate(II), Premion™, 99.99% (metals basis), Pt 46.4% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Potassium tetrachloroplatinate(II) is used as important reagent for the preparation of other coordination complexes of platinum. It is also used in the induction of apoptosis in human breast cancer cells. Also used in the preparation of camptothecin-linked platinum anticancer agents.
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
Specifications
Melting Point | (decomposition) |
Color | Red to Brown |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 1 g |
Linear Formula | K2PtCl4 |
UN Number | UN3288 |
Merck Index | 14,7682 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (9.3g/L). Insoluble in ethyl alcohol. |
IUPAC Name | dipotassium tetrachloroplatinumdiuide |
Formula Weight | 415.11 |
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Safety and Handling
- Potassium tetrachloroplatinate(II)
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium tetrachloroplatinate(II)
RUO – Research Use Only
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