Description

Dirhodium Tetraacetate, Tetrakis(Acetato)Dirhodium(II) is a highly versatile and efficient dirhodium(II) carboxylate catalyst. This compound is valued for its exceptional ability to facilitate a wide range of selective organic transformations, including cyclopropanation, C-H functionalization, and carbene insertion reactions. It is an indispensable tool for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel synthetic pathways and optimize production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key catalyst for the construction of complex, chiral molecular scaffolds in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring precise stereochemical control.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Enables enantioselective reactions critical for producing single-isomer compounds in fine chemical production.
• Cyclopropanation Reactions: Facilitates the efficient formation of strained three-membered carbocyclic rings, valuable building blocks in organic synthesis.
• Carbene Transfer Chemistry: Employed in X-H (e.g., C-H, Si-H, N-H) insertion reactions to introduce functional groups under mild conditions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploration of new catalytic processes in chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dirhodium Tetraacetate, Tetrakis(Acetato)Dirhodium(II)
CAS No.	917499-87-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12O8Rh2
Molecular Weight	441.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Dirhodium(II) acetate; Dirhodium tetraacetate dimer; Tetrakis(μ-acetato)dirhodium(II); Rhodium(II) acetate dimer; Acetic acid, rhodium(2+) salt (2:1); [Rh2(O2CCH3)4]; Dirhodium tetrakis(acetate)
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Quality Control

Our Dirhodium Tetraacetate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR spectroscopy, to ensure high catalytic activity and batch-to-batch consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its sensitivity to oxidation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rhodium content)	≥ 46.0 %
Purity (by Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated solvents, slightly soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons

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