Chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I)
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Chemical Name Chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I)
CAS No. 14694-95-2
Synonyms Wilkinson's catalyst; Tris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I)  chloride
Product No. Rh-01
Chemical Formula
RhCl[P(C6H5)3]3
Formula Structure
Molecular Weight 925.23
Precious Metal Content 11.00%
Colour & Form Magenta crystals.
Storage Requirements Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container under nitrogen.
Water Solubility Insoluble
Solubility Soluble in most solvents  (e.g. benzene, ethanol, chloroform, dichloromethane)  but with phosphine dissociation. Reacts with O2 in solution.
Melting Point 245 - 250℃
Sensitivity Slowly decomposes in air.
Application Selective hydrogenation, hydrosilylation, decarbonylation reactions.