Application
Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) dimer, known for its distinctive orange crystals, is an essential precursor to a variety of homogeneous catalysts. It plays a crucial role in asymmetric hydrogenation, enabling the selective conversion of prochiral alkenes. This dimer is instrumental in synthesizing other metal ligands utilized in catalysis. Its versatility extends to the creation of rhodium complexes with heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs), and it serves a key function when modified and applied to ferrite magnetic nanoparticles for the hydroformylation of olefins. Additionally, it is employed in crafting a triple-layer structure for use as a ring-opening polymerization catalyst. Its efficacy is demonstrated in the dehydrogenation of amine-borane complexes like ammonia-borane, as well as in facilitating the coupling of 1,3-dienes with activated methylene compounds. As a rhodium source, it proves vital for various applications, including asymmetric hydrogenation systems, hydrosilylation of ketones, and reductive aldol reactions. Moreover, it supports cis-hydroboration of terminal alkynes, [5 + 2] addition reactions, and highly enantioselective [2+2+2] carbocyclization processes, including the enantioselective hydroboration of cyclopropenes. This product has been optimized for superior catalytic efficiency.