Description

Bis(Acetonitrile)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity, organometallic catalyst precursor of significant commercial and research importance. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile and efficient catalyst in a variety of homogeneous hydrogenation and hydroformylation reactions. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial chemical manufacturers specializing in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and advanced material science. Its consistent performance and quality are critical for ensuring reproducible results in sensitive catalytic processes.

Application

• Homogeneous Hydrogenation Catalyst: A key precursor for generating active rhodium complexes used in the selective hydrogenation of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated substrates in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Hydroformylation Reactions: Employed in the production of aldehydes from alkenes, syngas, and hydrogen, a fundamental step in the manufacture of plasticizers, detergents, and specialty chemicals.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for developing chiral rhodium catalysts used in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds for the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent in research laboratories for investigating new catalytic cycles, reaction mechanisms, and developing novel synthetic methodologies.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the catalysis of specific polymerization reactions for creating specialized polymers and co-polymers with controlled structures.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex, ligand-modified rhodium catalysts tailored for specific reaction requirements.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Acetonitrile)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	46360-78-5
Molecular Formula	C12H16BF4N2Rh
Molecular Weight	370.98 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)bis(acetonitrile)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; Rh(COD)(CH3CN)2BF4; Rhodium(1+), bis(acetonitrile-kN)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); [Rh(COD)(CH3CN)2]BF4; COD-bis(acetonitrile)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; Acetonitrile(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium tetrafluoroborate; Bisacetonitrile(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Acetonitrile)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high catalytic activity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and purity verification via modern analytical techniques, to ensure compliance with stringent specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and relevant physical data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) due to its sensitivity to moisture and oxidation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	Min. 27.5%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetonitrile; slightly soluble in toluene

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