Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I) dimer

Synonym(s):[Rh(coe)2Cl]2

CAS NO.：12279-09-3
Empirical Formula: C32H56Cl2Rh2
Molecular Weight: 717.5
MDL number: MFCD00013287
EINECS: 623-340-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-06-08 17:06:36

Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I) dimer Structural

What is Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I) dimer?

Chemical properties

orange-brown powder

The Uses of Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I) dimer

Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I) dimer is an organometallic complex used as a catalyst in the arylzincation of alkynes. It is also used as a building block for other Rh-based catalysts, such as the preparation of rhodium bis(phosphinimine)pyrrole pincer carbonyl complexes for deoxygenative metathesis of CO.

The Uses of Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I) dimer

Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I),dimer can be used as a catalyst:

To synthesize enantioenriched gem-diaryl sulfonates by asymmetric 1,4-addition of aryl boronic acids to α,β-unsaturated sulfonyl compounds.
In direct C-arylation of N-unprotected indoles and pyrroles.
In the carboxylation of arenes via C-H bond activation.

Properties of Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I) dimer

Melting point:	190 °C (dec.) (lit.)
storage temp.	Freezer
form	crystal
color	orange to red
Sensitive	air sensitive, store cold
CAS DataBase Reference	12279-09-3

Safety information for Chlorobis(cyclooctene)rhodium(I) dimer

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.