P latinum(IV) oxide (PtO₂ , CAS : 1314-15-4 ) is an important platinum compound with excellent chemical properties and catalytic activity. It has wide applications in various fields. Below are its major uses: 1. Catalyst The most significant use of anhydrous platinum oxide is as a catalyst, particularly in organic synthesis and industrial catalysis. Organic Hydrogenation Reactions : PtO₂ is commonly used as a catalyst (especially in hydrogenation reactions). It can reduce carbon-carbon double bonds, triple bonds, and carbonyl groups in organic compounds to their corresponding saturated products. A typical application is the hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids into saturated fatty acids. Catalytic Reduction Reactions : In organic synthesis, it can be used to reduce various oxygen-containing compounds (such as aldehydes, ketones, and imines) into alcohols or amines. Industrial Applications : It is used in petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries as a catalyst for hydr...