Description

1,1'-Bis((2S,5S)-2,5-Diisopropylphospholano)Ferrocene(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate, 97% is a high-purity, chiral organometallic complex that serves as a highly efficient and selective catalyst for asymmetric hydrogenation reactions. Its value lies in enabling the production of enantiomerically pure intermediates critical for the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. This product is essential for R&D scientists and process chemists in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material science who require reliable, high-performance catalysts to achieve superior stereochemical control.

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 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with high enantiomeric excess (ee), such as β-amino acids and chiral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical and Fragrance Manufacturing: Enables the cost-effective production of enantiopure flavor and fragrance compounds.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Catalyst for creating polymers with specific chiral architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Bis((2S,5S)-2,5-Diisopropylphospholano)Ferrocene(Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate, 97%
CAS No.	854920-95-9
Molecular Formula	C34H52BF4FeP2Rh
Molecular Weight	744.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(S,S)-1,1'-Bis(2,5-diisopropylphospholano)ferrocene(cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate; (S,S)-iPr-FerroPHOS Rh(COD)BF4; Rhodium(I)-(S,S)-1,1'-bis(2,5-diisopropylphospholano)ferrocene(1,5-cyclooctadiene) tetrafluoroborate; (S,S)-iPr-FerroTANE Rh(COD)BF4; (S,S)-DIPPF-Rh(COD)BF4; Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalyst Rh-(S,S)-iPr-FerroPHOS; [Rh((S,S)-iPr-FerroPHOS)(COD)]BF4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,1'-Bis((2S,5S)-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 advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric purity of the ligand, and specific performance data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C. The product is sensitive to moisture and strong bases. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown solid
Assay (by NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Rhodium Content	~13.8%
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, toluene; slightly soluble in THF
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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