Description

Chlorobis(Cyclooctene)Rhodium(I) Dimer is a highly valuable organorhodium complex widely used as a homogeneous catalyst precursor. This compound is prized for its ability to facilitate a range of important organic transformations under mild conditions. It is essential for research and development in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and advanced materials science.

Application

• Hydroformylation Catalyst: A key precursor for generating active rhodium catalysts in the hydroformylation (oxo process) of olefins to produce aldehydes.
• Hydrogenation & Isomerization: Employed in selective hydrogenation and double-bond isomerization reactions of unsaturated substrates.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the catalytic synthesis of complex chiral molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymerization Catalyst: Serves as a catalyst component in the polymerization of specific monomers for specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for developing new catalytic methodologies and studying reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Can be used in conjunction with chiral ligands to perform enantioselective catalytic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorobis(Cyclooctene)Rhodium(I) Dimer
CAS No.	12279-09-3
Molecular Formula	C32H56Cl2Rh2
Molecular Weight	724.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-μ-chloro-bis[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene]dirhodium; Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) Dimer; (1,5-COD)RhCl Dimer; Rh(COD)Cl Dimer; Cyclooctadienylrhodium(I) Chloride Dimer; [RhCl(COD)]2; Rhodium(I) Chloride Cyclooctadiene Dimer; Bis(μ-chloro)bis(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)dirhodium
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Quality Control

Our Chlorobis(Cyclooctene)Rhodium(I) Dimer is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high catalytic activity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Rhodium content assay and purity verification via spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and decomposition. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Rhodium (Rh) Content	≥ 28.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
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.