Chemical Properties
light yellow to beige powder
Uses
Nucleophilic metal species for ligand exchangewith alkenes and alkynes; catalysts for hydrosilation; reagent for oxidative addition to activated C-X bonds
Preparation
ETHYLENEBIS(TRIPHENYLPHOSPHINE)PLATINUM(0) can be prepared by the reduction of [Pt(PPh3)2(CO)3)]. PhH with Sodium Borohydride in ethylene saturated EtOH.
reaction suitability
core: platinum
reagent type: catalyst
storage
ETHYLENEBIS(TRIPHENYLPHOSPHINE)PLATINUM(0) can be briefly handled in air and stored indefinitely under nitrogen.