Rhodium(III) chloride hydrate, Premion™, 99.99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Rhodium(III) chloride hydrate is used as a catalyst for the conversion of methane to acetic acid, isomerization of alkenes, reduction of aromatic rings and hydration of acetylene. It is involved in the hydrosilylation of alfa,beta-unsaturated esters to form dimethylketene trimethylsilyl acetals. It plays an important role as a catalyst for conjugate reduction of cinnamaldehydes followed by cross-coupling with arylboronic acids.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 20765-98-4
• Molecular Formula: Cl3Rh
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 209.26
• MDL Number: MFCD00149839
• InChI Key: SONJTKJMTWTJCT-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: rhodium(3+) trichloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Rh+3]

• Melting Point: 100°C (decomposition)
• Color: Red
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 14,8188
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol. Slightly soluble in acetone.
• Formula Weight: 209.26 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.99%
• Grade: Premion™
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Rhodium (III) chloride hydrate

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