Description

Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Hexafluoroantimonate is a highly reactive organorhodium complex primarily used as a catalyst precursor in homogeneous catalysis. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate challenging chemical transformations, including hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and C-H activation reactions, under mild conditions. It is an essential reagent for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking efficient and selective catalytic processes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a versatile precursor for generating active rhodium catalysts in solution.
• Hydrogenation Reactions: Used in the selective reduction of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated compounds.
• Hydroformylation (Oxo Process): Catalyzes the addition of synthesis gas (CO + H₂) to olefins to produce aldehydes.
• C-H Bond Activation & Functionalization: Enables direct conversion of inert C-H bonds into more valuable functional groups.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting point for developing chiral catalysts for enantioselective transformations.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polymers and co-polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Hexafluoroantimonate
CAS No.	130296-28-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₄F₆RhSb
Molecular Weight	603.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Rh(COD)₂SbF₆; Bis(cycloocta-1,5-diene)rhodium(I) hexafluoroantimonate; Rhodium(1+), bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)-, hexafluoroantimonate(1-); (1,5-Cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) hexafluoroantimonate dimer; Rhodium bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene) hexafluoroantimonate; [Rh(COD)₂]SbF₆; Organorhodium catalyst precursor
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Quality Control

Our Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Hexafluoroantimonate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of deleterious metallic impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as Rhodium content and assay is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This material is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture should be avoided to maintain catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 17.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetone; sparingly soluble in hydrocarbons

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