Karstedt’s catalyst

GTC-414

Industrial Chemicals

Karstedt’s catalyst

CAS No.
68478-92-2
Catalogue ID
GTC-414

Karstedt's catalyst, CAS 68478-92-2. Source-derived identification, physical data and applications are provided for catalogue reference; request the current specification, COA and SDS for the required grade.

Catalogue aliases / related identifiers

Platinum(0)-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane complex; Platinum-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane complex; 1,3-Diethenyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane-platinum; Karstedt's solution; Platinum, 1,3-diethenyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane complexes; Diathenyltetramethyldisiloxane-platinum complex; Pt(0)-1,3-divinyl-tetramethyldisiloxane; Karstedt catalyzer

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Basic Information of Palladium(II) Acetate

ParameterValue
CAS No.14221-01-3
EC No.238-086-9
Chemical FormulaC72H60P4Pd
Molecular Weight1155.56 g/mol
AppearanceYellow to light yellow to beige crystalline powder or crystals
OdorOdorless
Melting point103-107 °C (decomposes)
Boiling pointNot applicable (decomposes)
Densityapprox. 1.4 g/cm³
SolubilityInsoluble in water; soluble in benzene, toluene, THF, dichloromethane, chloroform (air-sensitive solutions)
Nature (hazards)Harmful if swallowed, may cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life, air-sensitive
RIDADRNot regulated (not subject to transport regulations as hazardous material in many classifications)
Chemical Structure[Insert Molecular Structure Image Here]

Primary Applications of Palladium(II) Acetate

Palladium(II) Acetate serves as a highly effective precatalyst or direct catalyst in a wide array of palladium-mediated reactions, driving innovation in synthetic chemistry across industries.

  1. Cross-Coupling Reactions
     Acts as a key precursor in Suzuki-Miyaura, Heck, Sonogashira, and Negishi couplings, enabling efficient aryl-aryl, aryl-alkenyl, and aryl-alkynyl bond formations in pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates.

  2. C-H Activation and Functionalization
     Facilitates direct C-H arylation, acetoxylation, and olefination of arenes and heterocycles, providing atom-economical routes to complex molecules with minimal prefunctionalization.

  3. Carbon-Heteroatom Bond Formation
     Supports Buchwald-Hartwig amination and related ether/thioether couplings, delivering high-yield, selective access to nitrogen- and oxygen-linked pharmacophores under mild conditions.

  4. Pharmaceutical API Synthesis
     Widely employed in multistep syntheses of active pharmaceutical ingredients, offering excellent selectivity, functional group compatibility, and scalability for commercial production.

  5. Fine Chemicals and Material Science
     Enables synthesis of advanced intermediates, ligands, and functional materials, including OLED components, dyes, and polymers through precise Pd-catalyzed transformations.

  6. Research and Catalyst Development
     Serves as a standard Pd source for mechanistic studies, ligand screening, and development of novel palladium catalytic systems in academic and industrial R&D.


  • Exceptional Purity and Reproducibility
     Advanced quality controls guarantee consistent Pd content, low impurity profiles, and reliable catalytic performance across batches.

  • Secure Precious Metal Sourcing
     Transparent, responsible procurement of palladium with inventory buffering to ensure supply continuity despite market dynamics.

  • Technical Application Support
     Experienced chemists offer reaction optimization, scale-up guidance, and troubleshooting to enhance your process efficiency.

  • Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance
     Full documentation suite including COA, REACH, RoHS, and detailed SDS to streamline your global operations and audits.

  • Sustainability Focus
     Ethical sourcing practices and precious metal recovery/recycling programs aligned with modern ESG requirements.


Hazards Classification

  • GHS Classification: Skin Sensitization (Category 1); Serious Eye Damage (Category 1); Aquatic Acute (Category 1); Aquatic Chronic (Category 1)

  • Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

  • UN Number: UN 3077

  • Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles)

  • Packing Group: III

GHS07
GHS07: Exclamation mark (sensitizer, irritant)
GHS05
GHS05: Corrosive (serious eye damage)
GHS09
GHS09: Environment (aquatic toxicity)
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