Description

Bromotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) is a highly valuable organometallic catalyst, specifically a Wilkinson's-type complex, known for its pivotal role in facilitating selective hydrogenation and hydrosilylation reactions. Its significance lies in its ability to catalyze key transformations under mild conditions, making it indispensable for the synthesis of fine chemicals and advanced intermediates. This catalyst is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for process development and production.

Application

This versatile rhodium catalyst is employed in a wide range of synthetic organic transformations, including:

• Selective Hydrogenation: Catalyzes the reduction of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated compounds with high selectivity.
• Hydrosilylation Reactions: A key catalyst for the addition of silicon-hydrogen bonds across carbon-carbon double bonds, forming organosilicon compounds.
• Carbonylation Processes: Used in reactions involving the incorporation of carbon monoxide into organic molecules.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chiral catalysts in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds for pharmaceuticals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Facilitates specific polymerization reactions and the functionalization of polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent for methodological development and exploring new catalytic pathways in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I)
CAS No.	14973-89-8
Molecular Formula	C54H45BrP3Rh
Molecular Weight	925.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(I) bromide tris(triphenylphosphine) complex; Tris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) bromide; Wilkinson's catalyst derivative; RhBr(PPh3)3; Bromotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium; (Bromo)tris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium; Rhodium bromide triphenylphosphine complex
EINECS	239-052-7

Quality Control

Our Bromotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high catalytic activity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic analysis (NMR, IR) and purity assessment. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and assay is provided with every shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to burgundy crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, dichloromethane)

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