Description

(Bicyclo(2.2.1)Hepta-2,5-Diene)(Bis-(Triphenylphosphine))Rhodium (I) Pf6 is a high-purity organorhodium complex widely used as a versatile catalyst precursor in specialized chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging transformations, including hydrogenation and cycloaddition reactions, under mild conditions. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-performance catalytic systems.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for rhodium-catalyzed hydrogenation and hydroformylation reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables stereoselective transformations critical for producing complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in the development of chiral catalysts for producing enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Facilitates specialized polymerization reactions and the synthesis of novel organometallic frameworks.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard reagent for methodological development and exploring new catalytic cycles in research laboratories.
• Cycloaddition Reactions: Effective catalyst for [2+2+2] and other cycloaddition reactions to construct complex carbocyclic and heterocyclic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Bicyclo(2.2.1)Hepta-2,5-Diene)(Bis-(Triphenylphosphine))Rhodium (I) Pf6
CAS No.	32799-32-9
Molecular Formula	C46H42F6P2Rh
Molecular Weight	877.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Norbornadiene-Bis(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) Hexafluorophosphate; [Rh(NBD)(PPh3)2]PF6; Rhodium(I)-norbornadiene-bis(triphenylphosphine) hexafluorophosphate; Bis(triphenylphosphine)(norbornadiene)rhodium(I) hexafluorophosphate; (Norbornadiene)bis(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) hexafluorophosphate; Rh(NBD)(PPh3)2PF6; [Rh(PPh3)2(nbd)]PF6; (2,5-Norbornadiene)bis(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) hexafluorophosphate
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Quality Control

Our (Bicyclo(2.2.1)Hepta-2,5-Diene)(Bis-(Triphenylphosphine))Rhodium (I) Pf6 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Rhodium Content	11.5 - 12.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetone; slightly soluble in methanol

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