Description

Bis-1,5-Cyclooctadienerhodium(I) Hexafluorophosphate is a versatile organorhodium(I) complex widely utilized as a homogeneous catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate a range of important organic transformations under mild conditions, offering high selectivity and efficiency. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable and active catalytic systems.

Application

• Hydrogenation Catalyst: Acts as a precursor for highly active catalysts used in the selective hydrogenation of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated compounds.
• Hydrosilylation Reactions: Employed in the catalytic addition of silicon-hydrogen bonds across carbon-carbon double bonds, a key step in silicone polymer production and organic synthesis.
• Carbonylation Processes: Used in catalytic carbon monoxide insertion reactions for the synthesis of aldehydes, acids, and esters.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for chiral rhodium complexes applied in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates the polymerization and copolymerization of specific monomers for advanced material development.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organometallic chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis-1,5-Cyclooctadienerhodium(I) Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	62793-31-1
Molecular Formula	C16H24F6P Rh
Molecular Weight	476.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) Hexafluorophosphate; Rh(COD)2PF6; (1,5-cyclooctadiene)(hexafluorophosphate)rhodium(I) dimer; Bis(cycloocta-1,5-diene)rhodium(I) hexafluorophosphate; Rhodium bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene) hexafluorophosphate; [Rh(COD)2]PF6; Rh(COD)2+ PF6-
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Quality Control

Our Bis-1,5-Cyclooctadienerhodium(I) Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and purity verification by techniques such as NMR and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 21.5%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 98.0%
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.