Description

Bis[(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Dichloro-Rhodium] is a highly specialized organorhodium compound, recognized for its role as a versatile and efficient catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging chemical transformations with high selectivity and activity under mild conditions. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for applications in asymmetric synthesis and C-H activation.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for generating active rhodium catalysts in solution-phase reactions.
• Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Used in the synthesis of chiral intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Enables direct conversion of C-H bonds into more valuable C-C, C-O, or C-N bonds, streamlining synthetic routes.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Investigated for the synthesis of specialized polymers with controlled architectures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for developing new catalytic methodologies.
• Hydrosilylation Reactions: Catalyzes the addition of silicon-hydrogen bonds across unsaturated organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis[(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Dichloro-Rhodium]
CAS No.	12354-85-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₀Cl₂Rh₂
Molecular Weight	604.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)rhodium(III) dichloride; Di-μ-chloro-bis[(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)rhodium(III)]; [Rh(Cp*)Cl2]2; Pentamethylcyclopentadienylrhodium dichloride dimer; Cp*RhCl2 dimer; (Cp*)₂Rh₂Cl₄; Chloro(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)rhodium dimer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Bis[(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Dichloro-Rhodium] is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for catalytic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic and elemental analysis, to ensure compliance with stringent specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and key parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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

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