CAS 7790-39-8: Platinum iodide (PtI2)

Platinum(II) iodide is used in pharmaceuticals and medical applications. It is also used to form cis and trans complexes with propan-1-amine. It is utilized in the catalytic hydration reaction of alkynes such as 2-hexyne, 4-methyl-2-pentyne, and 4,4dimethyl-2- pentyne . It is also used in the preparation of diiodo(2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline)platinum(II). 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.

Platinum(II) iodide is an activated metal catalyst that can be used with a wide range of cocatalysts, including germanium and palladium. It is used as an oxidizing agent in the oxidative carbonylation of alkenes to produce alcohols. The type of solvent used in this reaction system has a significant effect on the selectivity and yield of the reaction. Platinum(II) iodide can also be used as a reducing agent for amines to form diamines. Platinum(II) iodide is not soluble in water, but it does dissolve in nonpolar solvents such as ether, benzene, and chloroform.

Platinum(Ii) Iodide

Platinum(II) iodide, min. 98%