Description

(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hepta-2,5-Diene)Chlororhodium(I) Dimer is a highly valuable organorhodium catalyst complex, widely recognized for its role in facilitating challenging chemical transformations. This compound is essential for enabling highly selective and efficient catalytic processes in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel compounds and optimizing production routes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key catalyst for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and hydrosilylation reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of complex drug molecules, particularly for creating chiral centers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a catalyst precursor in the polymerization and copolymerization of specialized monomers.
• Organic Methodology Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for discovering new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chiral rhodium catalysts used in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of organometallic frameworks and advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hepta-2,5-Diene)Chlororhodium(I) Dimer
CAS No.	12257-42-0
Molecular Formula	C14H16Cl2Rh2
Molecular Weight	474.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorobis(norbornadiene)rhodium(I) Dimer; Di-μ-chloro-bis[(1,2,5,6-η)-bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene]dirhodium; Rhodium(I) Chloride Norbornadiene Dimer; Norbornadiene Rhodium Chloride Dimer; [RhCl(C7H8)]2; (NBD)RhCl Dimer; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene rhodium(I) chloride dimer
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Quality Control

Our (Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hepta-2,5-Diene)Chlororhodium(I) Dimer is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and purity verification via spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are available upon request 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 43.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
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.