Palladium(ii) chloride

Palladium(II) chloride, also known as palladium chloride or dichloropalladium (CAS 7647-10-1, EC 231-596-2), is an inorganic palladium salt with the formula Cl2Pd. It carries no E-code designation and is classified under HS code 28439090 within the salts and minerals category.

In pharmaceutical synthesis, palladium(II) chloride functions as a precursor catalyst in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Heck reactions, activating carbon-halogen bonds to form carbon-carbon linkages. In mining and hydrometallurgy, it serves as an analytical reagent for detecting and recovering platinum-group metals. It also finds application as an antimicrobial and colorant agent in specialist printing and packaging processes.

Palladium(II) chloride is supplied as a red-brown powder and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Union. Procurement quantities typically range from laboratory-scale to bulk industrial grades. Buyers should verify supplier documentation for purity specifications and confirm compliance with applicable handling and transport regulations for palladium compounds.