Description

Tris(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodiu CAS NO 14694-95-2 is a highly versatile and widely used homogeneous catalyst, specifically a rhodium(I) complex with triphenylphosphine ligands. This compound is critically important for facilitating a range of key organic transformations in research and industrial synthesis. It is an essential reagent for chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories engaged in advanced material science, fine chemical production, and pharmaceutical development.

Application

This catalyst is pivotal in numerous synthetic pathways, enabling efficient and selective chemical reactions.

• Hydroformylation (Oxo Process): A key catalyst for converting alkenes into aldehydes, a fundamental step in producing plasticizers, detergents, and specialty chemicals.
• Hydrogenation & Hydrosilylation: Used for the selective reduction of unsaturated bonds and the addition of silicon-hydrogen bonds to alkenes/alkynes, crucial in silicone and agrochemical manufacturing.
• Carbonylation Reactions: Facilitates the introduction of carbonyl groups into organic molecules, essential for synthesizing carboxylic acids, esters, and amides.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chiral catalysts used in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fragrances.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polymers and co-polymers with controlled architectures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules that serve as emissive or charge-transport layers.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tris(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodiu
CAS No.	14694-95-2
Molecular Formula	C54H45P3Rh
Molecular Weight	925.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) chloride; Chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I); Wilkinson's catalyst (common name for related complex); RhCl(PPh3)3; Rhodium(I) tris(triphenylphosphine) chloride; Tris(triphenylphosphine) chlororhodium; Triphenylphosphine rhodium(I) chloride complex
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodiu is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and purity verification via techniques such as HPLC and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its sensitivity to light and air (easily oxidized), it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to burgundy crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 10.5 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (benzene, toluene, DCM)

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