Description

Rhodocene is an organometallic sandwich compound featuring a rhodium center coordinated between two cyclopentadienyl anions. This compound matters as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and synthetic chemistry, offering unique redox properties and structural motifs. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, materials synthesis, and academic research for developing novel chemical processes and functional materials.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in homogeneous catalytic reactions, including hydrogenation and carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Materials Science: Used in the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes and molecular materials with specific electronic or magnetic properties.
• Electrochemistry: Investigated for its redox-active behavior in the development of sensors or electrochemical devices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for studying the fundamental chemistry and applications of metallocenes and transition metal complexes.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Potential use as a component in catalyst systems for olefin polymerization or other polymer synthesis.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): May be explored as a potential precursor for depositing rhodium-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodocene
CAS No.	12318-21-7
Molecular Formula	C10H10Rh
Molecular Weight	219.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)rhodium; Di(cyclopentadienyl)rhodium; Rhodiumocene; (Rh(C5H5)2); Cp2Rh
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Quality Control

Our Rhodocene is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and development specifications.

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. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should only be opened in an inert environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NMR/Titration)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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