Description

Rhodium(3+) 2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptanethiolate is a specialized organorhodium complex where the rhodium(III) center is coordinated by a terpene-derived thiolate ligand. This compound matters for its unique catalytic and coordination chemistry properties, making it a valuable precursor for advanced material synthesis and homogeneous catalysis research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor for specialized organic transformations, including hydrogenation and C-H activation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for synthesizing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of complex synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Ligand & Complex Studies: Provides a model compound for studying the steric and electronic effects of bulky, chiral thiolate ligands on metal centers.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the small-scale production of high-value, performance chemicals for electronics and optics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium(3+) 2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptanethiolate
CAS No.	52729-53-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Rhodium(III) perillyl thiolate; Rhodium(3+) perillyl mercaptide; Tris(perillylthiolato)rhodium; Rhodium tris(2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptane-3-thiolate); Organorhodium thiolate complex; Rhodium-terpene thiolate; CAS 52729-53-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rhodium(3+) 2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptanethiolate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to exclude air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid (Color to be specified per batch)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Rhodium content)	≥ 95.0% (by ICP-OES or titration)
Purity (HPLC)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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