CAS 10049-07-7 Rhodium(III) chloride - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

RHODIUM TRICHLORIDE;RHODIUM CHLORIDE;RHODIUM(+3)CHLORIDE;RHODIUM(III) CHLORIDE;rhodium(iii)chloride(1:3);rhodiumchloride(rhcl3);(III) RHODIUM (III) CHLORIDE HYDRATE;Rhodium ( Ⅲ) chloride

IUPAC Name

trichlororhodium

Molecular Weight

209.26

Molecular Formula

Cl3Rh

InChI Key

SONJTKJMTWTJCT-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Boiling Point

717ºC (730 mmHg)

Melting Point

450ºC

Purity

Metal purity 99.95

Density

5.38

Appearance

red

Color Form

powder

Empirical Formula

RhCl3

Exact Mass

207.81200

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

MDL Number

MFCD00011204

Metal Content

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Symbol

GHS07

Application

Rhodium(III) chloride, also known as rhodium trichloride, is a red-brown or black crystalline substance primarily employed in various specialized applications due to its distinct chemical properties. Its role as a catalyst is fundamental in homogeneous catalysis, a process crucial to the industrial production of acetic acid. Beyond catalysis, rhodium(III) chloride finds utility in coating optical fibers and mirrors, manufacturing rhodium trifluoride, and facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation reactions. In materials science, it serves as a precursor for doping graphene with Rh nanoparticles, which are important for developing hybrid materials used in electrocatalysis, energy solutions, sensing, and biomedical applications. Furthermore, it acts as a catalyst in conjunction with "pybox" for the asymmetric hydrosilylation of ketones. Despite its notable benefits, rhodium(III) chloride must be handled with care due to its potential health hazards.

January 28, 2025

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