Description

Rhodium(Ii)(N,N'-Di-4-Tolylformidinate)(Trifluoroacetato) CAS NO 105164-41-8 is a highly specialized organorhodium complex used as a catalyst precursor. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate challenging chemical transformations with high selectivity and efficiency. It is primarily required by research and development laboratories and industrial chemists working in the fields of fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate production, and advanced materials science.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a key catalyst precursor for C-H activation, hydroformylation, and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used in the synthesis of complex, high-value pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Enables the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances through selective catalytic processes.
• Academic Research: Serves as a model compound for studying organometallic reaction mechanisms and developing new catalytic methodologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential application in the catalytic synthesis of specialized polymers and co-polymers.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalytic surfaces.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Rhodium(Ii)(N,N'-Di-4-Tolylformidinate)(Trifluoroacetato)
CAS No.	105164-41-8
Molecular Formula	C18H16F3NO4Rh
Molecular Weight	470.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(II) N,N'-Di-p-tolylformamidinate Trifluoroacetate; Rhodium(II) Carboxylate Dimer; Bis(μ-(N,N'-di-p-tolylformamidinato))dirhodium(II) Trifluoroacetate; Dirhodium Tetrakis(N,N'-di-p-tolylformamidinate) Trifluoroacetate Adduct; Rh2(DTolF)4(TFA); Rh2(p-TolNCHN-p-Tol)4(O2CCF3); Organorhodium Catalyst; Rhodium Formamidinate Complex
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Quality Control

Every batch of Rhodium(Ii)(N,N'-Di-4-Tolylformidinate)(Trifluoroacetato) undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent high purity and performance. Our quality assurance protocol includes advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic methods to verify identity and quantify active metal content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 21.8% (w/w)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DCM, THF, Acetone)

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