Description

Rhenium Pentacarbonyl Bromide is a high-purity organorhenium compound, serving as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile source of rhenium for the deposition of thin films and the synthesis of complex organometallic catalysts. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, chemical synthesis, and specialty materials industries who require a reliable and high-quality source of reactive rhenium.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity rhenium and rhenium-containing thin films on substrates for electronic and optical applications.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Used as a starting material for synthesizing novel organorhenium catalysts for organic transformations, including hydrogenation and isomerization reactions.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental reagent for developing new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other advanced inorganic materials.
• Surface Modification: Employed in surface science to create rhenium-modified interfaces with specific catalytic or electronic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Acts as a specialized reagent in the synthesis of complex molecules for pharmaceutical research and development.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard compound for fundamental studies in organometallic chemistry and reaction mechanism investigation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium Pentacarbonyl Bromide
CAS No.	14220-21-4
Molecular Formula	C5BrO5Re
Molecular Weight	406.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromopentacarbonylrhenium(I); Bromorhenium pentacarbonyl; Pentacarbonylbromorhenium; Rhenium carbonyl bromide; Re(CO)5Br; Bromopentacarbonylrhenium; Rhenium(I) bromopentacarbonyl
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Quality Control

Our Rhenium Pentacarbonyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rhenium content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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