Chlorobis(ethylene)rhodium(I) dimer, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

 

Chlorobis(ethylene)rhodium(I) dimer is used as a precursor to rhodium(I) norbornadiene catalyst, which is used in an asymmetric 1,4-addition of arylboronic acids to cyclic enones. Further, it serves as an important organic intermediate. It catalyzes the dimerization of ethylene to 1-butene. It is also used in the preparation of homogeneous catalysts.

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Specifications

• CAS: 12081-16-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H16Cl2Rh2
• MDL Number: MFCD00013206
• Quantity: 1 g
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Synonym: chlorobis ethylene rhodium i dimer, dichlorotetra ethylene dirhodium i
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble in ethanol,acetone,dioxane,chloroform and dichloromethane. Insoluble in water.
• InChI Key: OOQJCPOXJFCGCR-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: Cl[Rh].Cl[Rh].C=C.C=C.C=C.C=C
• IUPAC Name: bis(chlororhodium); tetrakis(ethene)
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 388.93
• PubChem CID: 45357812
• Formula Weight: 388.93
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Chlorobis(ethylene)rhodium(I) dimer

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