Description

1,2-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ethane Norbornadiene Rhodium Tetrafluoroborate is a highly specialized organometallic complex used as a homogeneous catalyst precursor. Its value lies in providing a well-defined source of rhodium(I) with a chelating diphosphine ligand, offering superior control and selectivity in catalytic transformations. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and efficient catalytic systems for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: A key precursor for developing and studying new rhodium-catalyzed organic synthesis reactions.
• Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Used in the synthesis of chiral intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.
• Hydroformylation Reactions: Employed as a catalyst in the conversion of alkenes to aldehydes, a fundamental step in industrial chemical production.
• Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation: Facilitates critical coupling reactions, such as hydroacylation and cyclization, in complex molecule assembly.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Investigated for use in the controlled polymerization of specific monomers to create specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or benchmark catalyst in methodological studies and process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ethane Norbornadiene Rhodium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	60430-43-5
Molecular Formula	C33H33BF4P2Rh
Molecular Weight	675.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(1+), (1,2,5,6-η)-bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene[1,2-ethanediylbis(diphenylphosphine)]-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); [Rh(nbd)(dppe)]BF4; Norbornadiene(1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; (Norbornadiene)[1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane]rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; DPPE Norbornadiene Rhodium Tetrafluoroborate; Rh(nbd)(dppe)BF4; (η4-1,5-Cyclooctadiene)(1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate (common alternative)
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Quality Control

Our organometallic catalysts are manufactured and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant spectroscopic data is provided to support your quality assurance protocols and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. This compound is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed properly after each use to maintain stability and catalytic performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / HPLC)	≥ 95%
Rhodium Content	~15.2% (Theoretical)
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetone; slightly soluble in methanol

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