Description

Chloro(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Dimer is a highly valuable organorhodium catalyst complex, widely recognized for its role in facilitating key organic transformations. Its primary commercial value lies in its exceptional activity and selectivity in hydrogenation and hydroformylation reactions, which are critical for producing fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. This catalyst is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and selective synthetic pathways.

Application

• Homogeneous Hydrogenation Catalyst: For the selective reduction of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated compounds in fine chemical synthesis.
• Hydroformylation Reactions: Used in the conversion of alkenes to aldehydes, a fundamental step in oxo processes for plasticizer and detergent alcohol production.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key catalyst for constructing complex molecular architectures in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Precursor: Serves as a starting material for preparing chiral rhodium complexes used in enantioselective catalysis.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A standard reagent for methodological development in organometallic chemistry and catalysis research.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed in certain coordination polymerization processes for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Dimer
CAS No.	12092-47-6
Molecular Formula	C16H24Cl2Rh2
Molecular Weight	494.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(1+) chloride 1,5-cyclooctadiene dimer; Chlorobis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)dirhodium(I); [RhCl(COD)]2; Rhodium(I) chloride-1,5-cyclooctadiene dimer; COD-rhodium chloride dimer; 1,5-Cyclooctadienechlororhodium(I) Dimer; Dirhodium(I) Tetrachloro-bis(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)
EINECS	235-155-5

Quality Control

Our Chloro(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Dimer is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistent catalytic performance. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including Rhodium content, purity by NMR, and identification. Our quality system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and decomposition. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Rhodium (Rh) Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated solvents, slightly soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons

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