Description

Pentaamminechlororhodium(III) Sulfate is a coordination complex salt of rhodium, a precious transition metal, widely recognized for its catalytic activity. This compound serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of specialized catalysts and advanced materials, offering high purity and consistent performance for demanding industrial processes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of fine chemical synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, and materials science who require reliable, high-quality rhodium complexes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a key precursor for synthesizing highly active rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemical intermediates, where selective catalysis is required.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a standard reagent for studying coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and developing new catalytic processes.
• Materials Science: Used in the deposition of rhodium-containing thin films or the preparation of novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Potential use in specialized electroplating baths for depositing rhodium coatings on electronic components or jewelry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaamminechlororhodium(III) Sulfate
CAS No.	21360-80-5
Molecular Formula	[Rh(NH₃)₅Cl]SO₄
Molecular Weight	371.12 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Chloropentaamminerhodium(III) Sulfate; Pentaamminechlororhodium Sulfate; Rhodium(III) Pentaamminechloride Sulfate; [RhCl(NH3)5]SO4; Ammonium chloropentaamminerhodium(III) sulfate (salt); Pentaamminechlororhodium(3+) sulfate
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Quality Control

Our Pentaamminechlororhodium(III) Sulfate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 27.5 % (by ICP-OES)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility	Soluble in water
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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