Description

1,2-Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diethylphospholano)Ethane(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity, chiral organometallic complex that serves as a highly efficient and selective catalyst for asymmetric hydrogenation reactions. Its value lies in enabling the production of enantiomerically pure intermediates critical for the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material science who require reliable, high-performance catalysts for creating chiral molecules.

Application

• Asymmetric hydrogenation catalyst for the synthesis of chiral pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Key reagent in the production of enantiomerically pure amino acids and their derivatives.
• Catalyst for the stereoselective reduction of functionalized olefins, ketones, and imines in fine chemical synthesis.
• Used in agrochemical research for creating chiral active ingredients.
• Facilitates process development and scale-up in catalytic reaction optimization.
• Employed in academic and industrial research for developing new asymmetric synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diethylphospholano)Ethane(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	136705-70-9
Molecular Formula	C24H44BF4P2Rh
Molecular Weight	584.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(R,R)-Et-DuPhos Rh(COD)BF4; [Rh((R,R)-Et-DuPhos)(COD)]BF4; (R,R)-1,2-Bis(2,5-diethylphospholano)ethane(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; Rhodium(I)-(R,R)-1,2-bis(2,5-diethylphospholano)ethane(1,5-cyclooctadiene) tetrafluoroborate; (R,R)-Et-DuPhos Rhodium Catalyst; DuPhos-Rh Catalyst; Chiral Rhodium DuPhos Complex; Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalyst Rh-Et-DuPhos
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diethylphospholano)Ethane(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high catalytic activity and enantiomeric purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific rotation are provided to guarantee consistency and performance for your critical asymmetric synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C. The product is light-sensitive and moisture-sensitive; allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Rhodium Content	~17.6%
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, toluene, THF

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