Description

Dicarbonyl(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Rhodium (I) is a highly versatile organorhodium complex, widely recognized for its exceptional catalytic activity in a range of chemical transformations. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor for homogeneous catalysts, enabling efficient and selective synthesis in both research and industrial-scale processes. This compound is essential for chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories specializing in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and advanced material science.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex chiral molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables selective bond formation in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the development and production of specialized polymers and co-polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental reagent for developing new catalytic methodologies and exploring reaction mechanisms.
• Material Science: Applied in the deposition of rhodium-containing thin films and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicarbonyl(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Rhodium (I)
CAS No.	32627-01-3
Molecular Formula	C12H17O2Rh
Molecular Weight	308.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium, dicarbonyl(eta5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)rhodium dicarbonyl; Cp*Rh(CO)2; Dicarbonyl(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)rhodium; (η5-Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)dicarbonylrhodium(I); Rhodium(I) dicarbonyl pentamethylcyclopentadienyl complex
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Quality Control

Our Dicarbonyl(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Rhodium (I) is manufactured under stringent quality control 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 requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Rhodium Content	~33.4%

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