Description

1,1'-Bis(Di-I-Propylphosphino)Ferrocene(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium (I) Tetrafluoroborate is a highly specialized organometallic complex featuring a ferrocene-based bisphosphine ligand coordinated to a rhodium(I) center. This compound matters as a precise and efficient chiral catalyst, enabling critical asymmetric transformations in fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel, high-value products.

Application

• Asymmetric Hydrogenation: A key catalyst for the enantioselective reduction of prochiral olefins, enamides, and ketones to produce chiral intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the production of single-enantiomer compounds used in drug discovery and development, improving efficacy and reducing side effects.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides to enhance biological activity and environmental profile.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a valuable tool for methodology development in organometallic chemistry and catalysis studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of complex, high-purity specialty chemicals for flavors, fragrances, and electronic materials.
• Catalyst Screening & Optimization: Employed in parallel and high-throughput experimentation to discover and optimize new catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Bis(Di-I-Propylphosphino)Ferrocene(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium (I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	157772-65-1
Molecular Formula	C30H48BF4FeP2Rh
Molecular Weight	692.22 g/mol
Synonyms	[Rh(COD)((R,R)-i-Pr-Ferrocaphos)]BF4; (R,R)-1,1'-Bis(diisopropylphosphino)ferrocene(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; (R,R)-i-Pr-Ferrocaphos Rh(COD)BF4; Rhodium(I)-(R,R)-1,1'-bis(diisopropylphosphino)ferrocene (1,5-cyclooctadiene) tetrafluoroborate; (R,R)-[Rh(COD)(DIPPF)]BF4; DIPPF-Rh(COD)BF4; (R,R)-DIPPF-Rh(COD) Tetrafluoroborate; (1,5-Cyclooctadiene)[(R,R)-1,1'-bis(diisopropylphosphino)ferrocene]rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our high-purity catalyst is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and optimal catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of deleterious impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) due to its moisture-sensitive and light-sensitive nature. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Rhodium Content	14.8 - 15.2 %
Specific Rotation [α]D20	Contact for details
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetone; slightly soluble in toluene

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