Description

(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hepta-2,5-Diene)[1,4-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Butane]Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a highly specialized organorhodium complex, valued for its role as a versatile and efficient catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in enabling highly selective and efficient transformations, particularly in asymmetric hydrogenation and hydroformylation reactions, which are critical for producing fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel synthetic pathways with high enantioselectivity.

Application

• Precursor for asymmetric hydrogenation catalysts in the synthesis of chiral pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Catalyst in hydroformylation reactions for the production of aldehydes from olefins.
• Use in academic and industrial R&D for developing new catalytic methodologies in organic synthesis.
• Key component in homogeneous catalysis for the production of high-value fine chemicals and flavors/fragrances.
• Employed in catalyst screening and optimization studies for process development.
• Potential use in polymerization catalysis for creating specialized polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hepta-2,5-Diene)[1,4-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Butane]Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	82499-43-2
Molecular Formula	C41H40BF4P2Rh
Molecular Weight	764.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(I) (Norbornadiene)(1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane) Tetrafluoroborate; [Rh(nbd)(dppb)]BF4; (Norbornadiene)[1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane]rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate; Rh(nbd)(dppb)BF4; (2,5-Norbornadiene)[1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane]rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate; DPPB-Rhodium(I) Norbornadiene Complex Tetrafluoroborate Salt
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Quality Control

Our (Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hepta-2,5-Diene)[1,4-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Butane]Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic analysis and purity assessment, to ensure compliance with our stringent internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and assay is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain catalytic activity and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 13.0 % (by ICP-OES or titration)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetone; slightly soluble in toluene

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