Description

Tetrabutylammonium Dicarbonyldichlororhodate is a high-purity organorhodium complex salt, primarily utilized as a versatile catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis. Its value lies in facilitating efficient carbonylation and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions under mild conditions. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel synthetic pathways.

Application

This organorhodium complex serves as a critical catalyst precursor in several advanced chemical processes:

• Carbonylation Reactions: A key catalyst for the introduction of carbonyl groups into organic molecules, useful in synthesizing aldehydes, acids, and esters.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rhodium-catalyzed bond formation.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial laboratories studying new catalytic cycles and mechanisms involving rhodium.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the small-scale, high-value synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be investigated as a catalyst for the polymerization or copolymerization of specific monomers.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Potential use in developing chiral catalysts for the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Dicarbonyldichlororhodate
CAS No.	14593-70-5
Molecular Formula	C18H36Cl2N O2Rh
Molecular Weight	480.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium chlorodicarbonylrhodate(I); Dicarbonylchlororhodium Tetrabutylammonium; TBADCCR; Tetra-n-butylammonium dicarbonylchlororhodate; [Rh(CO)2Cl]2 2[Tetrabutylammonium]Cl; Rhodium carbonyl chloride tetrabutylammonium salt
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Dicarbonyldichlororhodate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and purity assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and process requirements.

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 an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) after opening to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 21.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, Acetone)

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