High-Purity Palladium(II) Oxide from Aure Chemical – Your Trusted Source
Palladium(II) oxide, PdO, CAS No. 1314-08-5, is a versatile heterogeneous palladium catalyst widely utilized in selective oxidation, hydrogenation, and hydrogenolysis processes across fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. Supplied by Aure Chemical as a black to dark brown powder with high palladium content (approximately 87–88% Pd), this stable oxide offers excellent activity, thermal stability, and resistance to common catalyst poisons. It functions directly as an oxidation catalyst or can be reduced in situ to active Pd(0) for hydrogenation applications, making it ideal for converting alcohols to aldehydes/ketones, dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons, reduction of nitro groups, and debenzylation reactions. Its robust performance under diverse conditions and ease of recovery make it a preferred choice in industrial-scale processes. Aure Chemical provides consistent particle size control, high surface area, and secure palladium sourcing to ensure batch reproducibility and optimal catalytic efficiency worldwide.
Basic Information of Palladium(II) Oxide
Aure Chemical supplies Palladium(II) Oxide as a premium Pd(II) heterogeneous catalyst with verified high palladium content and exceptional purity for oxidation and reduction applications.
| CAS No. | 1314-08-5 |
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| EC No. | 215-218-8 |
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| Chemical Formula | PdO |
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| Molecular Weight | 122.42 g/mol |
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| Appearance | Black to dark brown powder |
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| Odor | Odorless |
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| Melting point | Decomposes >800 °C to Pd metal and O₂ |
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| Boiling point | Not applicable (decomposes) |
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| Density | approx. 8.70 g/cm³ |
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| Solubility | Insoluble in water and most organic solvents; soluble in hot concentrated acids (e.g., aqua regia) |
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| Nature (hazards) | May cause respiratory irritation, skin and eye irritation, harmful if inhaled as dust, toxic to aquatic life |
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| RIDADR | Not regulated (non-hazardous for transport under standard classifications; consult SDS for specific handling) |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Aure Chemical offers customizable options including purity grades, particle size distribution, surface area optimization, and supported forms (e.g., PdO on alumina or carbon) to match your specific oxidation, reduction, or process requirements.
Primary Applications of Palladium(II) Oxide
Palladium(II) Oxide serves as a robust heterogeneous catalyst for selective oxidation and hydrogenation, delivering high performance in demanding chemical transformations.
Alcohol Oxidation to Aldehydes/Ketones
Catalyzes efficient, selective oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols using molecular oxygen or air, providing clean routes to carbonyl compounds in fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Hydrogenation & Hydrogenolysis
Reduced in situ to active Pd(0) for hydrogenation of alkenes, alkynes, nitro groups, and hydrogenolysis of benzyl protecting groups with excellent activity and selectivity.
Dehydrogenation Reactions
Promotes dehydrogenation of saturated hydrocarbons or alcohols to unsaturated compounds, useful in the production of olefins, aromatics, and specialty monomers.
CO Oxidation & Emission Control
Employed in catalytic converters and environmental applications for low-temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons to reduce emissions.
Fine Chemical & API Synthesis
Supports key oxidation and reduction steps in multistep pharmaceutical manufacturing, offering scalability, easy catalyst separation, and high reproducibility.
Supported Catalyst Preparation
Acts as a Pd source for generating PdO or reduced Pd on various carriers (alumina, silica, carbon) for tailored heterogeneous catalysis in industrial processes.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for Your Palladium(II) Oxide Supply?
Partner with Aure Chemical for Palladium(II) Oxide to benefit from superior catalytic performance, customization flexibility, and secure precious metal supply chain management.
High Palladium Content & Activity
Precise analytical control ensures consistent Pd content, optimal particle size, and high active surface area for maximum catalytic efficiency.
Custom Formulations & Supports
Tailored purity, morphology, and supported variants (PdO/Al₂O₃, PdO/C) to precisely align with your substrate, reaction conditions, and process scale.
Batch-to-Batch Reproducibility
Rigorous testing (ICP, BET, XRD, activity assays) guarantees low variation and predictable performance during scale-up and production.
Secure Palladium Supply
Responsible sourcing, strategic inventory, and transparent pricing mitigate market volatility and ensure long-term availability.
Technical & Regulatory Support
Expert catalysis team provides activation guidance, poison mitigation strategies, recycling advice, and full documentation (COA, REACH, SDS) for seamless integration.
Hazards Classification
GHS Classification: Skin Irritation (Category 2); Eye Irritation (Category 2A); Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure (respiratory) (Category 3); Aquatic Chronic (Category 3)
Hazard Statements: H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
UN Number: Not regulated
Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Packing Group: Not applicable
GHS07: Exclamation mark (irritant, respiratory)
GHS09: Environment (aquatic hazard)