1,5-Cyclooctadienedichloroplatinum

• CAT Number: L046756
• CAS Number: 12080-32-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H12Cl2Pt
• Molecular Weight: 374.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (1Z,5Z)-cycloocta-1,5-diene;platinum(2+);dichloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12.2ClH.Pt/c1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3-1;;;/h1-2,7-8H,3-6H2;2*1H;/q;;;+2/p-2/b2-1-,8-7-
• InChIKey: VVAOPCKKNIUEEU-PHFPKPIQSA-L
• SMILES: C1/C=C\CC/C=C\C1.Cl[Pt]Cl

1,5-Cyclooctadienedichloroplatinum (Cat No.:L046756) is a platinum-based organometallic complex, where the platinum center is coordinated to two chloride ions and a 1,5-cyclooctadiene (COD) ligand. The COD ligand, a cyclic diene, forms a η⁶ coordination with the platinum atom, stabilizing the complex. This compound is commonly used as a catalyst precursor in various organic reactions, including hydrogenation, cross-coupling reactions, and other metal-catalyzed transformations. Its high reactivity and versatility make it important in both synthetic chemistry and industrial processes, offering selective and efficient catalysis for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds.