High-Purity Dirhodium(II) Octanoate from Aure Chemical – Your Trusted Source
Dirhodium(II) octanoate, Rh₂(O₂CC₇H₁₅)₄, CAS No. 73482-96-9, is a highly effective dirhodium(II) tetracarboxylate complex renowned for its exceptional catalytic activity in carbene and nitrene transfer reactions. Supplied by Aure Chemical as dark green to bluish-green powder or waxy solid with high rhodium content (approximately 20–22% Rh), this lipophilic complex exhibits excellent solubility in organic solvents and serves as a benchmark precursor for generating electrophilic Rh₂(II,II) carbene/nitrene species. It is the preferred catalyst for C–H insertion, cyclopropanation, aziridination, and O–H/N–H insertion reactions, delivering outstanding chemo-, regio-, and enantioselectivity in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, natural product total synthesis, and fine chemical manufacturing. The long-chain octanoate ligands provide superior solubility and stability compared to acetate analogs, enabling efficient catalysis in non-polar media. Aure Chemical delivers rigorous purity control, low residual impurities, and secure rhodium sourcing to ensure batch consistency and optimal catalytic performance in research and industrial applications worldwide.
Basic Information of Dirhodium(II) Octanoate
Aure Chemical supplies Dirhodium(II) Octanoate as a premium Rh(II) carboxylate precursor with verified rhodium content and exceptional purity for carbene/nitrene transfer applications.
| CAS No. | 73482-96-9 |
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| EC No. | 277-477-2 |
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| Chemical Formula | Rh₂(O₂CC₇H₁₅)₄ |
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| Molecular Weight | approx. 1076 g/mol |
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| Appearance | Dark green to bluish-green powder or waxy solid |
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| Odor | Slight carboxylic |
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| Melting point | approx. 40–60 °C (softens) |
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| Boiling point | Decomposes before boiling |
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| Density | approx. 1.1–1.3 g/cm³ |
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| Solubility | Highly soluble in hydrocarbons, toluene, hexane, dichloromethane; insoluble in water |
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| Nature (hazards) | May cause skin and eye irritation, harmful if swallowed or inhaled, toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
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| RIDADR | UN 3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid/liquid, n.o.s. (Dirhodium(II) octanoate), Class 9, Packing Group III |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Aure Chemical offers customizable options including rhodium content specification (5–15% Rh typical), solvent blend (e.g., toluene, hexane), purity grades, and specialized packaging to meet your catalysis, deposition, or synthesis requirements.
Primary Applications of Dirhodium(II) Octanoate
Dirhodium(II) Octanoate is the gold-standard Rh(II) catalyst for carbene and nitrene transfer reactions, delivering exceptional selectivity in complex molecule synthesis.
C–H Insertion & Functionalization
Catalyzes highly selective intramolecular and intermolecular C–H insertion of diazo compounds, enabling efficient construction of C–C bonds in natural products and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Cyclopropanation of Alkenes
Provides excellent diastereocontrol and enantioselectivity in cyclopropanation of olefins with diazoesters, delivering cyclopropane building blocks for drug discovery and agrochemicals.
Nitrene Transfer & Aziridination
Enables stereoselective aziridination of alkenes and amidation of C–H bonds using nitrene sources, offering powerful strategies for nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
O–H & N–H Insertion
Facilitates insertion into alcohols and amines to form ethers and amines, providing mild, selective routes to oxygenated and nitrogenated compounds.
Pharmaceutical & Natural Product Synthesis
Widely applied in late-stage functionalization and key bond-forming steps of complex APIs and natural products, leveraging its high reactivity and functional group tolerance.
Catalyst Development & Asymmetric Catalysis
Serves as a standard Rh(II) source for chiral ligand screening and development of enantioselective dirhodium catalysts in academic and industrial R&D.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for Your Dirhodium(II) Octanoate Supply?
Partner with Aure Chemical for Dirhodium(II) Octanoate to access benchmark carbene/nitrene reactivity, technical expertise, and secure rhodium supply for your synthetic applications.
Superior Purity & Solubility
Advanced quality controls ensure high Rh content, minimal impurities, and excellent solubility in non-polar solvents for maximum catalytic activity.
Secure Precious Metal Sourcing
Transparent, responsible rhodium procurement with inventory buffering to provide supply stability and competitive pricing.
Technical Catalysis Support
Dedicated specialists offer guidance on diazo/nitrene precursor selection, reaction optimization, enantioselectivity tuning, and scale-up for maximum efficiency.
Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance
Full COA, REACH, RoHS, and detailed SDS documentation to facilitate seamless integration into pharmaceutical and fine chemical operations.
Sustainability & Recycling Programs
Ethical sourcing practices and rhodium recovery/recycling programs aligned with ESG objectives and sustainable chemistry principles.
Hazards Classification
GHS Classification: Skin Irritation (Category 2); Eye Irritation (Category 2A); Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure (respiratory) (Category 3); Aquatic Chronic (Category 3)
Hazard Statements: H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
UN Number: UN 3077
Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles)
Packing Group: III
GHS07: Exclamation mark (irritant, respiratory)
GHS09: Environment (aquatic hazard)
