Description

1,1′-Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diisopropylphospholano)Ferrocene(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a high-value, chiral organometallic catalyst complex, specifically a rhodium(I) complex with a ferrocenyl diphosphine ligand. This compound matters for its exceptional enantioselectivity and catalytic efficiency in asymmetric hydrogenation and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions. It is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for 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 for manufacturing enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), such as β-amino acids and chiral amines.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical and Fragrance Manufacturing: Enables the production of high-value chiral flavor and fragrance compounds.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A vital tool for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.
• Process Chemistry Optimization: Employed in scaling up asymmetric transformations from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial production.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1′-Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diisopropylphospholano)Ferrocene(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	849773-97-3
Molecular Formula	C34H52BF4FeP2Rh
Molecular Weight	740.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(R,R)-1,1′-Bis(2,5-diisopropylphospholano)ferrocene(cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; (R,R)-DIPPF-Rh(COD)BF4; (R,R)-Josiphos-Rh(COD)BF4 (analogous ligand class); Rhodium(I)-(R,R)-DIPPF-COD tetrafluoroborate; [Rh((R,R)-DIPPF)(COD)]BF4; Asymmetric hydrogenation catalyst Rh-DIPPF; Chiral Rhodium Ferrocenylphosphine Complex
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Quality Control

Our 1,1′-Bis((2R,5R)-2,5-Diisopropylphospholano)Ferrocene(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot is characterized by NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis to confirm identity, enantiomeric purity of the ligand, and rhodium content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or moisture will degrade its catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Rhodium Content	12.0 - 14.0 %
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, toluene, THF

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