Description

Dicarbonyl(Chloro)Rhodium(I), Dimer is a key organorhodium catalyst complex, widely recognized for its role in facilitating selective carbonylation and hydroformylation reactions. Its importance lies in its ability to act as a highly efficient and versatile precursor for generating active rhodium catalysts under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise catalytic control for synthesizing complex organic molecules.

Application

• Hydroformylation Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for generating active rhodium catalysts used in the oxo process to convert alkenes into aldehydes.
• Carbonylation Reactions: Employed in the catalytic synthesis of carboxylic acids, esters, and amides from organic halides or olefins.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new catalytic cycles and studying reaction mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the catalytic preparation of key chiral intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances through selective catalytic transformations.
• Polymer Chemistry: Applied in catalytic polymerization processes and the modification of polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicarbonyl(Chloro)Rhodium(I), Dimer
CAS No.	14404-25-2
Molecular Formula	C4Cl2O4Rh2
Molecular Weight	388.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorodicarbonylrhodium(I) Dimer; Di-μ-chloro-bis(dicarbonylrhodium(I)); Rhodium carbonyl chloride dimer; Dicarbonylchlororhodium Dimer; Carbonylchlororhodium Dimer; [Rh(CO)2Cl]2; Bis(dicarbonylchlororhodium)
EINECS	238-360-1

Quality Control

Our Dicarbonyl(Chloro)Rhodium(I), Dimer is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and metal content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 52.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%

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