Rhodium(II) acetate dimer
ALDRICH/482285 - 99.9% trace metals basis
Synonym: Dirhodium tetraacetate; Tetrakis(acetato)
CAS Number: 15956-28-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H12O8Rh2
Molecular Weight: 441.99
EC Number: 240-084-8
MDL Number: MFCD00003538
Linear Formula: Rh2(OOCCH3)4
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 482285-1G
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This image depicts SKU: 482285-250MG
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| assay | 99.9% trace metals basis |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/4C2H4O2.2Rh/c4*1-2(3)4 |
| InChI key | SYBXSZMNKDOUCA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| reaction suitability | reaction type: C-H Activation |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)O[Rh]OC(C)=O.CC(=O) |
| Application: | Catalyst for Rh-mediated C-H activation |
| Application: | Effective catalyst for ylide formation. |
| Application: | Rhodium(II) acetate dimer can be used as: • A precursor for solution-based synthesis of rhodium-containing nanomaterials and thin films, for the use in vapor deposition and surface modification for catalysis and electronic applications. • A highly selective catalyst for C–H activation and functionalization reactions, enabling direct modification of unactivated C–H bonds for the efficient synthesis of complex molecules, including natural products and pharmaceuticals. • A catalyst for metal-carbene and nitrene transfer reactions, facilitating cyclopropanation, C–H amination, and ylide formation with high stereocontrol and functional group tolerance. |
| General description: | Rhodium(II) acetate dimer is a well-defined, air-stable organometallic complex widely recognized for its unique paddlewheel structure and exceptional catalytic properties. As a versatile catalyst, it plays a pivotal role in synthetic chemistry, particularly in C–H activation, carbene transfer, and cyclopropanation reactions. Its solubility in organic solvents and robust reactivity profile make it a valuable tool for homogeneous catalysis, fine chemical synthesis, and pharmaceutical development. Additionally, its use as a precursor in solution-based processes and potential in vapor deposition techniques is being explored for advanced material fabrication. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in amber poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 250 mg in amber poly bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.9% trace metals basis |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |