Description

Hexarhodium Hexadecacarbonyl is a high-purity, polynuclear metal carbonyl cluster compound of significant industrial importance. This material serves as a versatile and highly active catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and industrial catalytic processes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and chemical manufacturers in the fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel catalytic systems.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Hydroformylation: Used in the synthesis of aldehydes from olefins, a key step in producing plasticizers and detergents.
• Homogeneous Catalysis in Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates complex carbon-carbon bond formation and hydrogenation reactions under mild conditions.
• Nanoparticle and Nanocluster Synthesis: Acts as a molecular source of rhodium for the controlled preparation of supported metal nanoparticles with defined size and activity.
• Research & Development of Novel Catalytic Cycles: Employed in academic and industrial R&D to explore new reaction pathways and catalytic mechanisms.
• Specialty Polymerization Catalysis: Used in the development of catalysts for the synthesis of specialized polymers and co-polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexarhodium Hexadecacarbonyl
CAS No.	28407-51-4
Molecular Formula	C16O16Rh6
Molecular Weight	1065.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecacarbonylhexarhodium; Rhodium Carbonyl Cluster; Rh6(CO)16; Hexarhodium(0) hexadecacarbonyl; Dirhodium Nonacarbonyl (common misnomer); Rhodium Subcarbonyl; Rhodium Carbonyl Catalyst Precursor
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Quality Control

Our Hexarhodium Hexadecacarbonyl is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative metal analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

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, well-ventilated place. This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Isolate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark colored solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 57.5%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., THF, toluene)

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