Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) (CAS: 16921-30-5)?
Answer
Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) is primarily used in the chemical industry as a catalyst for various organic reactions. It also serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of platinum-based drugs and materials. Additionally, it is applied in research for studying coordination chemistry and in some specialized industrial processes for its reactivity and stability properties.
About
CAS No
16921-30-5
English Name
Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)
Molecular Formula
Cl6K2Pt
Molecular Weight
486 g/mol
SMILES
Cl[Pt-2](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl.[K+].[K+]
InChIKey
DPAIVKJGTXERIM-UHFFFAOYSA-H
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
