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Linear Formula:
[Rh(CO)2Cl]2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
388.76
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
Product Name
Di-μ-chloro-tetracarbonyldirhodium(I), 97%
Quality Level
Assay
97%
form
powder
reaction suitability
core: rhodium
reagent type: catalyst
mp
120-125 °C (dec.) (lit.)
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[Cl+]1[Rh-][Cl+][Rh-]1
InChI
1S/4CO.2Cl.2Rh/c4*1-2;;;;/q;;;;2*+1;2*-1
InChI key
ODYPMWFHWPMOKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Di-μ-chloro-tetracarbonyldirhodium(I) can be used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor for various organic reactions such as Pauson-Khand reaction, allylic alkylations, rearrangement of strained rings, carbonylative ring expansion, carbonylative coupling of organometallics, hydroformylation, silylformylation, and cycloaddition reactions of alkenes, alkynes, and allenes.
Application
- Rhodium-Catalyzed Trans-Bis-Silylation Reactions: This study explores the use of Di-μ-chloro-tetracarbonyldirhodium(I) as a catalyst in the synthesis of specialized pyridine derivatives, demonstrating potential for creating complex molecular architectures useful in drug discovery and material science (Naka & Kobayashi, 2023).
- Redox behaviour of imino-β-diketonato ligands: The research investigates the coordination chemistry of Di-μ-chloro-tetracarbonyldirhodium(I) with innovative ligands, potentially opening new pathways for catalytic systems used in pharmaceutical syntheses (Ferreira, Conradie & Conradie, 2022).
- Synthesis of Thiophene-Fused Siloles through Rhodium-Catalyzed Trans-Bis-Silylation: The application of Di-μ-chloro-tetracarbonyldirhodium(I) in the synthesis of thiophene-fused siloles indicates its role in advancing materials chemistry for electronic and photonic applications (Naka et al., 2024).
- Kinetic Study of the Oxidative Addition Reaction between Methyl Iodide and Complexes: Utilizing UV–Vis, IR spectroscopy, this study enhances understanding of the mechanisms involved when using Di-μ-chloro-tetracarbonyldirhodium(I) in catalytic cycles, relevant to both academia and industry settings (Ferreira et al., 2022).
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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