CAS 55425-73-5

Tris(dibutylsulfide) rhodium trichloride

Description:

Tris(dibutylsulfide) rhodium trichloride, with the CAS number 55425-73-5, is a coordination compound that features rhodium as the central metal ion coordinated to three dibutyl sulfide ligands and three chloride ions. This compound typically exhibits a reddish-brown color and is soluble in organic solvents, reflecting the presence of the bulky dibutyl sulfide ligands that enhance its solubility. The coordination of the dibutyl sulfide ligands can influence the electronic properties of the rhodium center, potentially affecting its reactivity and catalytic behavior. Rhodium complexes are often utilized in various catalytic processes, including hydrogenation and carbonylation reactions, due to their ability to facilitate the activation of small molecules. The presence of chloride ions in the coordination sphere can also play a role in the stability and reactivity of the complex. Overall, tris(dibutylsulfide) rhodium trichloride is of interest in organometallic chemistry and catalysis, showcasing the interplay between metal coordination and ligand effects.

Formula: C₂₄H₅₄Cl₃RhS₃

InChI: InChI=1S/3C8H18S.3ClH.Rh/c3*1-3-5-7-9-8-6-4-2;;;;/h3*3-8H2,1-2H3;3*1H;/q;;;;;;+3/p-3

InChI key: InChIKey=PUEPVAKVGRXGNH-UHFFFAOYSA-K

SMILES: [Rh+3]([S](CCCC)CCCC)([S](CCCC)CCCC)([S](CCCC)CCCC)([Cl-])([Cl-])[Cl-]

Synonyms:

• 1,1'-Sulfanediyldibutane - Trichlororhodium (3:1)
• Rhodium(3+) Chloride - 1-(Butylsulfanyl)Butane (1:3:3)
• Rhodium, trichlorotris(1,1'-thiobis(butane))-
• Trichlorotris(1,1'-thiobis(butane))rhodium
• Trichlorotris(dibutyl sulfide)rhodium
• Tris(dibutylsulfide) rhodium trichloride