Description

(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodium(I) Hexafluorophosphate Dichloromethane Complex (1:1) is a highly valuable organorhodium catalyst complex. This compound is prized for its role in facilitating key organic transformations, including hydrogenation and hydroformylation reactions, with high selectivity and efficiency. It is an essential reagent for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Homogeneous Hydrogenation Catalyst: For the selective reduction of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated functional groups in fine chemical synthesis.
• Hydroformylation Reactions: Used in the catalytic addition of syngas (CO/H₂) to olefins to produce aldehydes, a key step in oxo processes.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing chiral rhodium catalysts used in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard catalyst for methodological development and exploring new catalytic cycles in organometallic chemistry.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed in the catalysis of specific olefin polymerization and copolymerization reactions.
• C-H Activation Studies: Utilized in research focused on catalytic functionalization of inert carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodium(I) Hexafluorophosphate Dichloromethane Complex (1:1)
CAS No.	35238-97-2
Molecular Formula	C₄₈H₄₈Cl₂F₆P₃Rh • CH₂Cl₂
Molecular Weight	1085.43 g/mol (for the complex)
Synonyms	Rh(COD)(PPh₃)₂PF₆ • CH₂Cl₂; (1,5-COD)Rh(PPh₃)₂PF₆ • CH₂Cl₂; Bis(triphenylphosphine)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) hexafluorophosphate dichloromethane solvate; Rhodium(I)-(1,5-cyclooctadiene)-bis(triphenylphosphine) hexafluorophosphate; [Rh(COD)(PPh₃)₂]PF₆; Wilkinson's-type catalyst complex; COD-rhodium complex
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Quality Control

Our (1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodium(I) Hexafluorophosphate Dichloromethane Complex (1:1) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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, and well-ventilated place. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and ambient conditions should be avoided to maintain catalytic efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Solvent Content (CH₂Cl₂)	1:1 Molar ratio (by NMR)
Elemental Analysis (C, H)	Within theoretical range

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