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Rhodium(III) chloride

IUPAC: trichlororhodium

RhCl3 Laboratory Reagents CAS 12648-57-6
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Formula / NotationRhCl3
CAS Number12648-57-6
Molecular Weight209.26
AppearanceLiquid
Also Known Astrichlororhodium; Rhodium chloride; RHODIUM TRICHLORIDE; Rhodium(III) chloride (1:3); EINECS 233-165-4; UNII-Q4D88MX3Z8; Q4D88MX3Z8; DTXSID5044497; RefChem:179256; DTXCID3024497
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Rhodium(III) chloride?

Rhodium(III) chloride (RhCl3) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Liquid. It has a molecular weight of 209.26 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trichlororhodium.

Formula & Notation

RhCl3

IUPAC Name: trichlororhodium

Other Names / Synonyms: trichlororhodium; Rhodium chloride; RHODIUM TRICHLORIDE; Rhodium(III) chloride (1:3); EINECS 233-165-4; UNII-Q4D88MX3Z8; Q4D88MX3Z8; DTXSID5044497; RefChem:179256; DTXCID3024497

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Liquid. Molecular formula: Cl3Rh. Molecular weight: 209.26 g/mol.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight209.26
AppearanceLiquid

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(III) chloride
Formula RhCl3
CAS Number 12648-57-6
Molecular Weight 209.26
Category Laboratory Reagents
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Synonyms trichlororhodium; Rhodium chloride; RHODIUM TRICHLORIDE; Rhodium(III) chloride (1:3); EINECS 233-165-4; UNII-Q4D88MX3Z8; Q4D88MX3Z8; DTXSID5044497; RefChem:179256; DTXCID3024497

Frequently Asked Questions

Rhodium(III) chloride (RhCl3) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Liquid. It has a molecular weight of 209.26 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trichlororhodium.

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