(1,5-CYCLOOCTADIENE)DIMETHYLPLATINUM(II)

• CAT Number: M065323
• CAS Number: 12266-92-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H18Pt
• Molecular Weight: 333.34
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: carbanide;(1Z,5Z)-cycloocta-1,5-diene;platinum(2+)
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12.2CH3.Pt/c1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3-1;;;/h1-2,7-8H,3-6H2;2*1H3;/q;2*-1;+2/b2-1-,8-7-
• InChIKey: AYLJSSIIYOOUOG-PHFPKPIQSA-N
• SMILES: [CH3-].[CH3-].C1CC=CCCC=C1.[Pt+2]

(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)dimethylplatinum(II)(CAT: M065323), commonly abbreviated as Pt(COD)Me₂, is a platinum(II) organometallic complex featuring a chelating 1,5-cyclooctadiene (COD) ligand and two methyl groups. It serves as a versatile precursor in homogeneous catalysis, C–H activation, and organoplatinum compound synthesis. The labile COD ligand enables facile ligand exchange, making it useful in developing catalysts for hydrosilylation, polymerization, and cross-coupling reactions. Its defined square planar geometry and well-characterized reactivity profile make it an essential reagent in organometallic chemistry and materials science. Pt(COD)Me₂ is widely used in both academic and industrial settings for exploring new catalytic cycles and coordination frameworks.