Description

Rhodium Acetate, Brown, Water Soluble is a coordination compound of rhodium, a precious platinum group metal, in the +3 oxidation state. This material is valued for its high catalytic activity and solubility in aqueous systems, making it a versatile precursor for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries for applications in catalysis, electroplating, and the development of conductive polymers.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a highly active catalyst precursor for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions in organic synthesis.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin, uniform rhodium coatings for electrical contacts and corrosion-resistant surfaces.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for the CVD production of rhodium-containing thin films and nanostructures for semiconductor and sensor applications.
• Conductive Polymer Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst or dopant in the synthesis of electrically conductive polymers and advanced composite materials.
• Research & Development: A key starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and organometallic chemistry.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other high-value rhodium complexes and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium Acetate, Brown, Water Soluble
CAS No.	5503-41-3
Molecular Formula	Rh2(O2CCH3)4 or related polymeric forms
Molecular Weight	Approx. 441.94 g/mol (for Rh2(OAc)4)
Synonyms	Dirhodium Tetraacetate; Rhodium(III) Acetate; Acetic Acid, Rhodium(3+) Salt; Rhodium Acetate Dimer; Tetraacetatodirhodium; Rhodium Triacetate; [Rh2(OAc)4]
EINECS	226-846-9

Quality Control

Our Rhodium Acetate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay for rhodium content and identification of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and trace metal analysis is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 45.0 % (w/w)
Solubility (in Water)	Soluble, forms a colored solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	As per customer grade requirement

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