Description

Di-U-Acetatobis-(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)-Dirhodium is a highly valuable organorhodium complex, specifically a dirhodium tetraacetate derivative with bridging cyclooctadiene ligands. This compound matters as a versatile and highly active catalyst precursor for a range of critical organic transformations, including cyclopropanation, C-H functionalization, and other carbenoid insertion reactions. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require precise and efficient catalytic systems for complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst for Cyclopropanation Reactions: A key precursor for generating dirhodium carbenoids used in the stereoselective synthesis of cyclopropane rings, important structural motifs in bioactive molecules.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Enables direct insertion into inert C-H bonds, streamlining synthetic routes for complex organic compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a foundation for developing chiral dirhodium catalysts when used with chiral ligands, critical for producing enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals.
• Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research, development, and scale-up of novel drug candidates and high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool in methodological development and exploration of new catalytic processes in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Polymer Modification: Potential application in the catalytic functionalization of polymers to introduce new properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-U-Acetatobis-(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)-Dirhodium
CAS No.	12097-36-8
Molecular Formula	C20H28O4Rh2
Molecular Weight	554.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(μ-acetato)bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)dirhodium; Dirhodium Tetraacetate Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene) Adduct; Rh2(OAc)2(COD)2; Dirhodium(II) Tetraacetate Dimer Cyclooctadiene Complex; Acetatorhodium - 1,5-cyclooctadiene (1:2); (OC-6-33)-Di-μ-acetato-bis[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene]dirhodium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Di-U-Acetatobis-(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)-Dirhodium is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Quality is verified against stringent in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant physical parameters is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light will degrade product quality and catalytic performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Rh2 basis)
Rhodium Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, toluene)

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