Description

Dichlorobis(Ethylenediamine)Rhodium Chloride is a coordination complex of rhodium(III) with ethylenediamine ligands, valued for its role as a versatile precursor in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing advanced catalytic systems and specialized inorganic materials. It is primarily utilized in the chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and materials science sectors where high-purity rhodium complexes are required.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other organic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of complex molecules, particularly where rhodium-catalyzed bond formation is critical.
• Materials Science: Acts as a starting material for depositing rhodium-containing thin films or creating novel coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying the coordination chemistry and redox properties of rhodium complexes.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of other custom organorhodium compounds for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichlorobis(Ethylenediamine)Rhodium Chloride
CAS No.	15444-62-9
Molecular Formula	C4H16Cl3N4Rh
Molecular Weight	309.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(III) chloride ethylenediamine complex; Dichlorobis(1,2-ethanediamine)rhodium(III) chloride; Rhodium chloride-ethylenediamine; trans-Dichlorobis(ethylenediamine)rhodium(III) chloride; [Rh(en)2Cl2]Cl; Rhodium, dichlorobis(ethylenediamine)-, chloride; Ethylenediamine rhodium chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dichlorobis(Ethylenediamine)Rhodium Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 33.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in water, slightly soluble in common organic solvents

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