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247650

Sigma-Aldrich

Hexarhodium(0) hexadecacarbonyl

Rh 57-60 % (approx.)

Synonym(s):

Rhodium(0) carbonyl

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Linear Formula:
Rh6(CO)16
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
1065.59
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

composition

Rh, 57-60% (approx.)

reaction suitability

core: rhodium
reagent type: catalyst

SMILES string

[Rh].[Rh].[Rh].[Rh].[Rh].[Rh].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+]

InChI

1S/16CO.6Rh/c16*1-2;;;;;;

InChI key

SZQABOJVTZVBHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Catalyst for hydrogenation of alkenes, hydroformylations ofalkenes; reducing agent for aldehydes, ketones, and nitro groups; catalyst for carbenoid reactions of diazo compounds
Widely used organometallic catalyst. Applications include the hydroformylation of olefins.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

247650-BULK:
247650-250MG:
247650-1G:4548173933917
247650-50MG:
247650-VAR:


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Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 62, 2968-2968 (1989)
Ojima, I.; Kato, K.; Okabe, M.; Fuchikami, T.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 109, 7714-7714 (1987)
Journal of Materials Chemistry, 5, 75-75 (1995)

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