Acetylacetonatobis(ethylene)rhodium(I)

• CAT Number: M052501
• CAS Number: 12082-47-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H15O2Rh
• Molecular Weight: 258.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C

Acetylacetonatobis(ethylene)rhodium(I) (Cat No.: M052501) is a coordination complex featuring a rhodium(I) center bonded to one bidentate acetylacetonate (acac) ligand and two ethylene molecules. This square planar complex is commonly used in homogeneous catalysis, especially in olefin hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and polymerization reactions. The ethylene ligands are labile, allowing substrate coordination during catalytic cycles, while the acac ligand provides stability. Its reactivity and well-defined structure make it a valuable model for studying transition metal–olefin interactions and developing new rhodium-based catalytic systems in organometallic chemistry.