Palladium Chloride

Palladium Chloride (CAS 7647-10-1), commonly referenced as PdCl2, is an inorganic palladium salt used primarily as a catalyst precursor and analytical reagent.

Where is Palladium Chloride used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: preparation of catalysts for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Heck and Sonogashira
• Electronics: sensitizing agent in electroless plating baths for copper deposition onto non-conductive substrates
• Mining and hydrometallurgy: reference material and selective precipitant in precious metal refining and assay
• Industrial water treatment and preservation: activity against microbial contamination in antimicrobial and biocide formulations
• It serves as the entry-point compound for producing palladium-based catalysts.

Commercial specifications

• Standard commercial grades include anhydrous and dihydrate forms
• Purity levels range from technical grade to high-purity specifications
• Packaging typically offered in small quantities due to high unit value