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Rhodium(II) acetate dimer

IUPAC: bis(rhodium(2+));tetraacetate

C8H12O8Rh2 Laboratory Reagents CAS 15956-28-2
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Formula / NotationC8H12O8Rh2
CAS Number15956-28-2
Molecular Weight441.99
AppearanceGreen powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Also Known Asbis(rhodium(2+));tetraacetate; 15956-28-2; Dirhodium tetraacetate; Rhodium acetate, dimer; Rhodium diacetate dimer; Tetraacetatodirhodium; Tetrakis(acetato)dirhodium(II); Tetrakis(acetato)dirhodium; NK3058Z56X; Rh2(OAc)4
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Rhodium(II) acetate dimer?

Rhodium(II) acetate dimer (C8H12O8Rh2) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Green powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 441.99 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bis(rhodium(2+));tetraacetate.

Formula & Notation

C8H12O8Rh2

IUPAC Name: bis(rhodium(2+));tetraacetate

Other Names / Synonyms: bis(rhodium(2+));tetraacetate; 15956-28-2; Dirhodium tetraacetate; Rhodium acetate, dimer; Rhodium diacetate dimer; Tetraacetatodirhodium; Tetrakis(acetato)dirhodium(II); Tetrakis(acetato)dirhodium; NK3058Z56X; Rh2(OAc)4

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Green powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. Molecular formula: C8H12O8Rh2. Molecular weight: 441.99 g/mol.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight441.99
AppearanceGreen powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Rhodium(II) acetate dimer
Formula C8H12O8Rh2
CAS Number 15956-28-2
Molecular Weight 441.99
Category Laboratory Reagents
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Synonyms bis(rhodium(2+));tetraacetate; 15956-28-2; Dirhodium tetraacetate; Rhodium acetate, dimer; Rhodium diacetate dimer; Tetraacetatodirhodium; Tetrakis(acetato)dirhodium(II); Tetrakis(acetato)dirhodium; NK3058Z56X; Rh2(OAc)4

Frequently Asked Questions

Rhodium(II) acetate dimer (C8H12O8Rh2) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Green powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 441.99 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bis(rhodium(2+));tetraacetate.

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