Description

Tris(Acetonitrile)Pentamethylcyclopentadienylrhodium(III) Hexafluoroantimonate, Min. 98% is a high-purity organorhodium complex salt, serving as a versatile and highly active catalyst precursor. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate challenging chemical transformations with high selectivity and efficiency under mild conditions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications including asymmetric hydrogenation, C-H activation, and polymerization catalysis.

Application

• Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalysis: A key precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and catalysts used in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Enables direct, selective activation and functionalization of inert C-H bonds, streamlining synthetic routes in complex molecule construction.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled polymerization of specialized monomers for creating advanced polymeric materials with specific properties.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: An essential tool for developing new catalytic cycles and studying reaction mechanisms in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates high-value, small-scale synthesis where precision, yield, and selectivity are critical.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the deposition of rhodium-containing thin films or nanostructures for electronic and catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Acetonitrile)Pentamethylcyclopentadienylrhodium(III) Hexafluoroantimonate, Min. 98%
CAS No.	59738-27-1
Molecular Formula	C20H30F6N3RhSb
Molecular Weight	Approx. 697.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethylcyclopentadienylrhodium(III) Acetonitrile Complex Hexafluoroantimonate; [Rh(Cp*)(CH3CN)3](SbF6)2; Cp*Rh(CH3CN)3(SbF6)2; Tris(acetonitrile)(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)rhodium(III) Hexafluoroantimonate; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)tris(acetonitrile)rhodium(III) Hexafluoroantimonate; Rhodium(III) Cp* acetonitrile complex antimonate salt
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Acetonitrile)Pentamethylcyclopentadienylrhodium(III) Hexafluoroantimonate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and a minimum purity of 98%. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, elemental analysis, and HPLC, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 98.0%
Rhodium Content	Approx. 14.8%
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, dichloromethane)

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