CAS 1314-15-4: Platinum(IV) oxide

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.

Applications Platinum (IV) Oxide commonly referred to as Adam’s Catalyst is used frequently in organic synthesis reactions, mainly catalytic hydrogenation. The compound itself shows no cytotoxicity in cells of the pulmonary origin when compared to its PtCl4 counterpart. It has also been used as a catalyst in amperometric biosensors that are based on oxidase enzymes. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Waters, M. et al.: Environ. Health Perspect., 12, 45 (1975); Kotzian, P. et al.: Sensor Actuat. B. Chem., B124, 297 (2007); MaGee, D. et al.: J. Org. Chem., 64, 2549 (1999);

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