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Palladium diacetate

CAS Number
3375-31-3
EC Number
222-164-4
Chemical Formula
C2H4O2.1/2Pd
Molecular Weight
224.51 g/mol

Description

Palladium diacetate (CAS 3375-31-3 ), commonly abbreviated as Pd(OAc)₂, is a benchmark palladium salt used as a catalyst and catalyst precursor across synthetic chemistry and industrial manufacturing. Its high solubility in organic solvents and straightforward activation make it the go-to entry point for generating active palladium species in situ for various chemical processes. In pharmaceutical synthesis, Pd(OAc)₂ drives cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig that build the carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds found in active ingredients. Specialty chemical manufacturers use it to catalyze carbonylation and oxidation sequences where precise selectivity is critical to yield and purity in high-value chemical production. In biotechnology, it supports the preparation of labeled compounds and complex intermediates requiring metal-catalyzed transformations under mild conditions to preserve sensitive molecular structures. Surface functionalization processes in electronics and advanced materials also draw on palladium acetate as a precursor for depositing catalytic palladium layers on various substrates. Palladium diacetate is supplied as an orange-brown crystalline powder. It is available in standard reagent and high-purity catalyst grades with palladium content typically specified by suppliers. Material is certified to meet research and manufacturing requirements. Packaging ranges from small quantities for laboratory use to larger lots for commercial-scale synthesis applications. Contact us for supply of Palladium diacetate Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

Palladium(2+) diacetate | Palladium(ii) acetate | Pd(OAc)2

Key Technical Features

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Physical Properties

Melting Point204 °C
Appearancebrown needles
ColorRed-brown
FormVarious Forms In Red-(Powder/Flake/Crystalline/Beads)
Water Solubilityinsoluble
Vapor Pressure0.002Pa at 25℃
pH2-3 (H2O, 20℃)(aqueous suspension)
Log P-0.17 at 20℃

Safety & Handling

Danger
GHS05· CorrosiveGHS07· IrritantGHS09· Environment

Hazard Statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary Statements

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P273Avoid release to the environment.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P317Get emergency medical help.
P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P330Rinse mouth.
P391Collect spillage.
P501Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
P265Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P317Get emergency medical help.
P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P317Get emergency medical help.
P364Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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