Trisacetylacetonatorhodium(III)

Application

Trisacetylacetonatorhodium(III) serves as a versatile catalyst widely utilized in organic synthesis. Its applications include facilitating hydrosilylation across diverse organic substrates such as alkenes, acetylenes, conjugated dienes, unsaturated aldehydes, and allylic compounds. The compound is pivotal in key catalytic transformation processes, including hydrogenation, ethanol steam reforming, and the oxidation and reduction of compounds like CO and NOx. Additionally, Trisacetylacetonatorhodium(III) acts as an organic solvent-soluble source for rhodium ions, essential in producing monodisperse rhodium nanocrystals with controlled sizes and shapes, which exhibit high activity in hydrogenating vinylcyclohexene to ethylcyclohexene. These shaped nanocrystals find significant applications in the realms of oil refining, chemical synthesis, and fuel cell technology. Furthermore, it is an effective catalyst for carboxylic acid hydrogenation when used alongside group 6 or 7 metal carbonyls.