Description

Rhodium Carbonyl Chloride is an organometallic compound of significant industrial importance, primarily serving as a versatile catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key chemical transformations, particularly in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities specializing in homogeneous catalysis, carbonylation reactions, and the development of new catalytic systems.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for rhodium-based catalysts used in hydroformylation, hydrogenation, and hydrocyanation reactions.
• Carbonylation Reactions: Employed in the synthesis of acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and other carbonyl-containing compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the catalytic synthesis of complex chiral molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of specialty aldehydes, alcohols, and esters under mild conditions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard reagent for investigating new catalytic cycles and organometallic mechanisms.
• Material Science: Potential use in the deposition of rhodium thin films or the preparation of supported catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium Carbonyl Chloride
CAS No.	14523-22-9
Molecular Formula	C4Cl2O4Rh2
Molecular Weight	388.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Dirhodium Tetracarbonyl Dichloride; Tetracarbonyldichlorodirhodium; Rhodium(I) Carbonyl Chloride Dimer; Chlorodicarbonylrhodium Dimer; [Rh(CO)2Cl]2; Rhodium Chlorocarbonyl
EINECS	238-545-1

Quality Control

Our Rhodium Carbonyl Chloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis of rhodium content and purity, to ensure compliance with stringent specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red-orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rhodium Content)	≥ 52.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., acetone, dichloromethane)

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