Description

Cyclopentadienylrhenium Tricarbonyl is a versatile organometallic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical research and catalysis. This compound serves as a crucial precursor and catalyst in specialized organic synthesis and materials science applications. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, fine chemical synthesis, and organometallic chemistry.

Application

• Precursor for Catalysts: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing highly active and selective rhenium-based homogeneous catalysts.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a catalyst or reagent in specialized organic transformations, including carbonylation and C-H activation reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organometallic complexes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key compound for fundamental studies in organometallic reaction mechanisms and catalyst design.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Potential use in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates or specialty chemicals.
• Vapor Deposition Precursor: Investigated as a potential precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to create rhenium-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentadienylrhenium Tricarbonyl
CAS No.	12079-73-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5O3Re
Molecular Weight	328.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopentadienylrheniumtricarbonyl; Tricarbonyl(η5-cyclopentadienyl)rhenium; (η5-Cyclopentadienyl)tricarbonylrhenium; CpRe(CO)3; Rhenium, tricarbonyl(η5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; Rhenocene derivative; Tricarbonyl(cyclopentadienyl)rhenium(I)
EINECS	235-135-2

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentadienylrhenium Tricarbonyl is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other key parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when appropriate to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.