Description

Cyclooctadiene-(2-Pyridinalmethylimine)Rhodamine I CAS NO 98716-29-1 is a specialized organometallic complex featuring a rhodium center coordinated by a cyclooctadiene ligand and a functionalized pyridinalmethylimine ligand. This compound is valued for its role as a highly selective catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel synthetic pathways and catalytic processes.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: A key precursor for developing chiral catalysts used in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals.
• Hydrogenation & Transfer Hydrogenation: Employed in selective reduction reactions of unsaturated bonds, crucial for producing fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• C-H Activation Research: Serves as a model complex in academic and industrial research focused on direct C-H bond functionalization, a frontier in synthetic methodology.
• Polymerization Catalyst Development: Investigated for use in the controlled polymerization of specialty monomers to create novel polymeric materials with specific properties.
• Ligand Screening & Catalyst Optimization: Used in high-throughput screening platforms to discover and optimize new catalytic systems for industrial chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctadiene-(2-Pyridinalmethylimine)Rhodamine I
CAS No.	98716-29-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Rh(COD)(PyCH=N-R) Complex; (1,5-Cyclooctadiene)(2-Pyridinalmethylimine)Rhodium(I); Rhodium(I)-(1,5-cyclooctadiene)(2-pyridinecarboxaldimine); COD-PyImine-Rh(I) Catalyst; Rh(COD)(2-PyCH=N-R); Pyridinealdimine Cyclooctadiene Rhodium Complex; Organorhodium Catalyst Precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Cyclooctadiene-(2-Pyridinalmethylimine)Rhodamine I is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request.

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) to prevent oxidation and decomposition. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Rhodium Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, Toluene)

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