Description

Bis(2,2-Dimethylpropanoato)(4-Methylphenyl)Bis[Tris[4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Phosphine]Rhodium is a highly specialized organorhodium complex designed for advanced catalytic applications. This compound matters for its role as a precise and efficient catalyst in demanding chemical synthesis, where selectivity and yield are paramount. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel synthetic routes and scaling up production of high-value intermediates.

Application

• Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalyst: A key component for the enantioselective reduction of prochiral olefins, imines, and ketones in pharmaceutical API synthesis.
• Homogeneous Catalysis in Fine Chemicals: Enables selective C-H activation, hydroformylation, and other transition metal-catalyzed transformations for complex molecule construction.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new catalytic cycles in organometallic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the catalytic production of chiral active ingredients and advanced intermediates for crop protection agents.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the deposition of rhodium-containing thin films or the synthesis of specialized metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2,2-Dimethylpropanoato)(4-Methylphenyl)Bis[Tris[4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Phosphine]Rhodium
CAS No.	851530-57-9
Molecular Formula	C81H78F36O4P2Rh
Molecular Weight	~1970.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium, bis(2,2-dimethylpropanoato-κO)(4-methylphenyl)bis[tris[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]phosphine-κP]-; (p-Tolyl)bis(pivalato)bis[tris(p-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)phosphine]rhodium(III); Rhodium(III) pivalate p-tolyl complex with tris(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)phosphine; Organorhodium catalyst 851530-57-9; Asymmetric hydrogenation catalyst Rh-P(ArF)3 complex
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Quality Control

Our organometallic catalysts undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and optimal catalytic performance. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications are available upon request, supporting compliance with internal quality standards for research and manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or ambient light should be avoided to maintain catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Rhodium Content	~5.2% (Theoretical)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DCM, THF, Toluene)

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