Characteristic

Palladium(II) iodide is an inorganic compound of palladium and iodine. It is commercially available, though less common than palladium(II) chloride, the usual entry point to palladium chemistry.

Chemical formula:PdI₂

Molar mass:360.229 g/mol

Appearance:Black crystals

Density:6,003 g/cm³

Melting point:350 °C (decomposes)

Solubility in water:Insoluble in water

Application

Used as catalyst. Also used as pharmaceutical intermediates.