Description

[1,4-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Butane](1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetra-Fluoroborate is a highly specialized organometallic complex featuring a bidentate phosphine ligand coordinated to a rhodium(I) center with a cyclooctadiene (COD) ligand and a tetrafluoroborate counterion. This compound matters as a precise and active catalyst precursor for a variety of homogeneous catalytic transformations, offering researchers and process chemists a reliable source of well-defined rhodium species. It is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials research sectors for developing and scaling up sophisticated synthetic routes.

Application

• Homogeneous Hydrogenation Catalyst: A key precursor for the catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated functional groups under mild conditions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for generating chiral rhodium catalysts used in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Hydroformylation Reactions: Employed in the development of catalytic systems for the conversion of alkenes into aldehydes (oxo process).
• Cross-Coupling Catalysis: Used in research for C-C and C-heteroatom bond-forming reactions, such as hydroboration and hydrosilylation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for investigating new catalytic cycles and mechanistic studies in organometallic chemistry.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Explored as a component in catalytic systems for the polymerization of specific monomers.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	[1,4-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Butane](1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetra-Fluoroborate
CAS No.	79255-71-3
Molecular Formula	C36H38BF4P2Rh
Molecular Weight	722.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Rh(COD)(dppb)BF4; (1,5-Cyclooctadiene)(1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; Rhodium(1+), (1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene[1,4-butanediylbis[diphenylphosphine]]-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); DPPB Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate COD Complex; (COD)Rh(dppb)BF4; Rhodium(I)-1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane-1,5-cyclooctadiene tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our [1,4-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Butane](1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetra-Fluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high batch-to-batch consistency and catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, elemental analysis, and HPLC, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Rhodium Content	~14.2% (Theoretical)
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetone; sparingly soluble in alcohols

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