Description

Chlorotris(Triphenylarsine)Rhodium CAS NO 14973-92-3 is a highly specialized organometallic catalyst complex, featuring rhodium coordinated with triphenylarsine ligands. This compound is valued for its exceptional catalytic activity and selectivity in facilitating challenging chemical transformations. It is a critical reagent for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials synthesis sectors.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key catalyst for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and hydrosilylation reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of complex, high-value chiral intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Facilitates stereoselective C-C and C-H bond formation reactions critical for creating single-enantiomer compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the catalysis of polymerization reactions for specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital tool for methodological development and exploratory research in organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Can be utilized in specific metal-catalyzed coupling protocols for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorotris(Triphenylarsine)Rhodium
CAS No.	14973-92-3
Molecular Formula	C54H45As3ClRh
Molecular Weight	1012.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(I) Chlorotris(triphenylarsine); Chlorotris(triphenylarsine)Rhodium(I); Tris(triphenylarsine)chlororhodium(I); Wilkinson's Catalyst Analogue (As); RhCl(AsPh3)3; Chlororhodiumtris(triphenylarsine); (SP-4-2)-Chlorotris(triphenylarsine)rhodium; Triphenylarsine Rhodium Chloride Complex
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Quality Control

Our Chlorotris(Triphenylarsine)Rhodium is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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

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