Description

Rhodium(II) Octanoate Dimer is an organorhodium compound that serves as a highly effective catalyst precursor. This product is valued for its role in facilitating challenging chemical transformations with high selectivity and efficiency. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors for applications such as cyclopropanation, C-H activation, and other specialized catalytic processes.

Application

• Precursor for homogeneous catalysis in organic synthesis.
• Catalyst for cyclopropanation reactions of olefins.
• Used in C-H bond functionalization and activation research.
• Employed in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Catalyst for carbene transfer reactions.
• Research chemical for developing new catalytic methodologies.
• Potential use in polymer synthesis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium(II) Octanoate Dimer
CAS No.	73482-96-9
Molecular Formula	C32H60O8Rh2
Molecular Weight	822.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Dirhodium Tetraoctanoate; Dirhodium(II) Octanoate; Dirhodium Tetracaprylate; Rhodium Octanoate; Rhodium Diacetate Dimer Analog; Rh2(Oct)4; Rh2(O2CC7H15)4
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Quality Control

Our Rhodium(II) Octanoate Dimer is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including Rhodium content determination and purity assessment. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to blue-green solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Rhodium (Rh) Content	≥ 24.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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