Palladium on calcium carbonate - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

IUPAC Name

calcium;palladium(2+);dicarbonate

Molecular Weight

266.5g/mol

Molecular Formula

C2CaO6Pd

Canonical SMILES

C(=O)([O-])[O-].C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Ca+2].[Pd+2]

InChI

InChI=1S/2CH₂O3.Ca.Pd/c2*2-1(3)4;;/h2*(H2,2,3,4);;/q;;2*+2/p-4

InChI Key

XGLHAVVVUOEGIO-UHFFFAOYSA-J

Storage

In
particular, palladium on carbon should always be handled under an inert atmosphere
(preferably argon), and reaction vessels should be flushed with inert gas before the
catalyst is added. Dry catalyst should never be added to an organic solvent in the
presence of air. Palladium on carbon recovered from catalytic hydrogenation
reactions by filtration requires careful handling because it is usually saturated with
hydrogen and will ignite spontaneously on exposure to air. The filter cake should
never be allowed to dry, and the moist material should be added to a large quantity
of water and disposed of properly.Store at RT.

Complexity

18.8

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Exact Mass

265.83556g/mol

Formal Charge

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

265.83556g/mol

Rotatable Bond Count

Application

Palladium on calcium carbonate, commonly known as the Lindlar catalyst, is a specialized chemical product primarily used to facilitate selective hydrogenation reactions in organic chemistry. This catalyst effectively reduces alkynes to alkenes while preventing further hydrogenation to alkanes, making it invaluable in producing a wide range of chemical compounds and intermediates. The purpose of this product lies in its ability to act as a highly selective catalyst, owing to palladium's unique characteristics of hydrogen absorption and effective catalytic activity. By using palladium in a supported form on calcium carbonate, the harshness of typical hydrogenation reactions can be controlled, allowing for more precise chemical transformations. This fine-tuning capability is crucial for multiple fields, including pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and fine chemical synthesis, where specific chemical structures must be preserved during processing. The Lindlar catalyst not only enhances the reaction efficiency but also improves product yield and purity, offering a reliable tool for advanced chemical applications.

December 07, 2024

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