Description

(S,S)-1,2-Ethanediyl-Bis-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)-Phenylphosphine]]-(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)-Rhodium(I)]-Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity, chiral organometallic complex primarily used as a homogeneous catalyst. Its value lies in its exceptional enantioselectivity and activity for asymmetric hydrogenation and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require precise stereochemical control in the synthesis of chiral intermediates and active ingredients.

Application

• Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalyst: For the enantioselective reduction of prochiral olefins, ketones, and imines to produce chiral alcohols and amines.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key catalyst in the production of enantiomerically pure drug substances and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the synthesis of high-value chiral building blocks and specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.
• Process Chemistry: Evaluation and optimization of scalable catalytic processes for industrial manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S,S)-1,2-Ethanediyl-Bis-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)-Phenylphosphine]]-(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)-Rhodium(I)]-Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	71423-54-6
Molecular Formula	C38H40BF4O2P2Rh
Molecular Weight	764.38 g/mol
Synonyms	(S,S)-Ethylenebis(2-methoxyphenylphenylphosphine)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; (S,S)-MeO-BIPHEP-Rh(COD)BF4; (S,S)-[Rh(COD)(MeO-BIPHEP)]BF4; (S,S)-1,2-Bis[(2-methoxyphenyl)phenylphosphino]ethane(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; Rhodium(I)-(S,S)-MeO-BIPHEP-COD tetrafluoroborate; (S,S)-MeOBIPHEP-Rh(COD)BF4 Catalyst; Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalyst 71423-54-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S,S)-1,2-Ethanediyl-Bis-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)-Phenylphosphine]]-(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)-Rhodium(I)]-Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high catalytic activity and enantiomeric purity. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, purity, and compliance with stringent in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a freezer. This compound is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent decomposition and maintain catalytic performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Rhodium Content	12.0 - 14.0 %
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
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.