Description

Tris(Acetonitrile)(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Rhodium(III) Bis(Hexafluoroantimonate) is a highly specialized organometallic complex of rhodium, a precious metal catalyst. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile and efficient catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing new catalytic processes, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Organic Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for generating active rhodium catalysts used in C-H activation and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: A key reagent in academic and industrial laboratories studying new catalytic cycles and mechanisms involving rhodium.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex, high-value organic molecules where precise catalytic control is required.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates the construction of challenging molecular architectures found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymerization Catalyst Studies: Investigated for its potential in catalyzing specific polymerization reactions to create novel polymeric materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Development: Employed in the development of enantioselective catalytic processes, crucial for producing chiral compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Acetonitrile)(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Rhodium(III) Bis(Hexafluoroantimonate)
CAS No.	125357-42-8
Molecular Formula	C20H30F12N3RhSb2
Molecular Weight	964.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethylcyclopentadienyltris(acetonitrile)rhodium(III) bis(hexafluoroantimonate); Cp*Rh(NCMe)3(SbF6)2; (η5-Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)tris(acetonitrile)rhodium(III) bis(hexafluoroantimonate); Rhodium(III), tris(acetonitrile-κN)(1,2,3,4,5-η)-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl-, bis(hexafluoroantimonate(1-)); Acetonitrile, tris[(1,2,3,4,5-η)-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl]rhodium complex with hexafluoroantimonate (1:2)
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Acetonitrile)(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Rhodium(III) Bis(Hexafluoroantimonate) is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance 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 place. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain stability and catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, dichloromethane)

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