Description

1,1Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diethylphospholano)Ferrocene(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a highly specialized, chiral organometallic catalyst complex. This compound is valued for its exceptional enantioselectivity and catalytic efficiency in asymmetric hydrogenation and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions. It is a critical reagent for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where precise stereochemical control is paramount for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalyst: A premier catalyst for the enantioselective reduction of prochiral olefins, ketones, and imines to produce chiral alcohols and amines.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Essential for the production of chiral building blocks and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key tool for method development and discovery chemistry in asymmetric synthesis.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scale-up and optimization of catalytic processes for commercial manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diethylphospholano)Ferrocene(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	162412-90-0
Molecular Formula	C30H48BF4FeP2Rh
Molecular Weight	684.21 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	(R,R)-1,1'-Bis(2,5-diethylphospholano)ferrocene(cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; (R,R)-Et-DuPhos Rh(I) COD Tetrafluoroborate; Rhodium(I)-(R,R)-1,1'-bis(2,5-diethylphospholano)ferrocene cyclooctadiene tetrafluoroborate; (R,R)-Et-DuPhos-Rh(COD)BF4; DuPhos Rh Catalyst; [Rh((R,R)-Et-DuPhos)(COD)]BF4; Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalyst Rh-Et-DuPhos
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our high-value catalyst materials are produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch of 1,1Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diethylphospholano)Ferrocene(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and catalytic performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing comprehensive analytical data (including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis) are provided to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a freezer at -20°C to -10°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and may decompose upon exposure to fluoride ions or strong alkali. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Rhodium Content	~15.0% (Theoretical)
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, toluene; sparingly soluble in alcohols

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