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Di-μ-chlorotetraethylene dirhodium(I)

• Synonym(s): Bis[chlorobis(ethylene)rhodium], Bis[chlorodiethylenerhodium], Chlorobis(ethylene)rhodium dimer, Dichlorotetra(ethene)dirhodium, Dichlorotetrakis(ethene)dirhodium, Diethylenerhodium chloride dimer, Divinylrhodium chloride dimer, Tetrakis(ethylene)dichlorodirhodium, [Rh(C₂H₄)₂Cl]₂
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₆Cl₂Rh₂
• CAS Number: 12081-16-2
• Molecular Weight: 388.93
• EC Number: 235-145-0
• MDL number: MFCD00013206
• UNSPSC Code: 12161600
• PubChem Substance ID: 24884230
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• form: solid
• reaction suitability: core: rhodium; reagent type: catalyst
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: Cl[Rh].Cl[Rh].C=C.C=C.C=C.C=C
• InChI: 1S/4C2H4.2ClH.2Rh/c4*1-2;;;;/h4*1-2H2;2*1H;;/q;;;;;;2*+1/p-2
• InChI key: OOQJCPOXJFCGCR-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Description

Application

Di-μ-chlorotetraethylene dirhodium(I) may be used in the preparation of Π-bound rhodium organometallic complexes of ROMP-derived poly(1,5-cyclooctadiene) (poly(COD)). [ROMP= Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization; COD= 1,5-cyclooctadiene]

Precursor to Rh(I) norbornadiene catalyst used in an asymmetric 1,4-addition of arylboronic acids to cyclic enones.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves