Description

Pentaamminechlororhodium(III) Dichloride is a coordination complex salt of rhodium, a precious metal of the platinum group. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable precursor in the synthesis of advanced catalysts and other organometallic complexes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of fine chemical synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, and materials science.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a key precursor for synthesizing highly active and selective rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in the development of novel synthetic methodologies and as a starting material for complex organorhodium compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a standard reagent for investigating reaction mechanisms, catalytic cycles, and the fundamental chemistry of rhodium ammine complexes.
• Materials Science: Used in the deposition of rhodium-containing thin films or the preparation of specialized materials with unique electronic or catalytic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential application in the catalytic synthesis of chiral intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaamminechlororhodium(III) Dichloride
CAS No.	13820-95-6
Molecular Formula	[Rh(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
Molecular Weight	309.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloropentaamminerhodium(III) Dichloride; Pentaamminechlororhodium Chloride; [RhCl(NH3)5]Cl2; Rhodium(III) Pentaamminechloride Dichloride; Ammoniarhodium Chloride Complex
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Quality Control

Our Pentaamminechlororhodium(III) Dichloride is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 33.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in water

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