Platinum on carbon
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Platinum on carbon, often referred to as Pt/C, is a form of platinum used as a catalyst.[1] The metal is supported on activated carbon in order to maximize its surface area and activity.
Catalytic hydrogenation
Platinum on carbon is used for catalytic hydrogenations in organic synthesis. Examples include carbonyl reduction, nitro compound reduction, secondary amine production via nitrile reduction, and the production of saturated heterocycles from their respective aromatic compound precursors.[1]