Description

Pyridine, Rhodium(+3) Cation, Trithiocyanate CAS NO 76898-60-7 is a specialized organometallic coordination compound featuring a rhodium(III) center coordinated by pyridine and thiocyanate ligands. This compound matters for its role as a precursor and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science, offering a source of rhodium in a stabilized, soluble form. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing new catalytic systems, electronic materials, and specialized chemical synthesis.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for developing novel rhodium-based catalysts for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other organic transformations.
• Materials Science: Used in the synthesis of coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials with potential electronic or optical properties.
• Electroplating & Surface Chemistry: Investigated for use in electroplating baths to deposit rhodium or rhodium-containing alloy coatings.
• Academic & Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a key intermediate or reagent in exploratory synthetic pathways for complex molecule construction.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridine, Rhodium(+3) Cation, Trithiocyanate
CAS No.	76898-60-7
Molecular Formula	C8H5N4RhS3
Molecular Weight	348.24 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Rhodium(III) pyridine trithiocyanate; Tris(thiocyanato-N)pyridinerhodium(III); Pyridinethiocyanatorhodium; Rhodium tris(thiocyanato) pyridine complex; Rhodium pyridine isothiocyanate complex; Pyridine rhodium trithiocyanate; 76898-60-7; Rhodium coordination compound with pyridine and SCN
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Quality Control

Our Pyridine, Rhodium(+3) Cation, Trithiocyanate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as Rhodium content, purity by HPLC or titration, and impurity profiles is provided. We adhere to relevant industry standards for high-purity laboratory and R&D chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid (color to be specified per batch)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rhodium content)	≥ 95.0% (or as specified)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in select polar organic solvents

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