Palladium(II) Chloride

PdCl₂

IUPAC: Palladium(II) chloride

CAS: 7647-10-1

Overview

Palladium(II) chloride is a key starting material for palladium catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions that won the 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500
Palladium Pd 1 106.4200

Elemental Composition

Uses

  • Cross-coupling catalyst precursor
  • CO detector
  • Photography
  • Electrochemistry

Fun Facts

  • The Suzuki, Heck, and Negishi cross-coupling reactions using Pd catalysts won the 2010 Nobel Prize

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Pd]Cl

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
177.33 g/mol
Density
4.0000 g/cm³
Melting Point
679.0 °C
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
175.8412
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palladium(II) Chloride?
Palladium(II) Chloride (PdCl₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Palladium(II) chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Palladium(II) Chloride?
Palladium(II) Chloride has a molar mass of 177.33 g/mol.
What state is Palladium(II) Chloride at room temperature?
Palladium(II) Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Palladium(II) Chloride organic or inorganic?
Palladium(II) Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Palladium(II) Chloride?
Palladium(II) Chloride (PdCl₂) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Palladium (Pd).