Rhodium(III) Iodide

Basic Information of Rhodium(III) Iodide

Primary Applications of Rhodium(III) Iodide

Rhodium(III) Iodide serves as a specialized Rh(III) precursor, offering unique iodide-promoted reactivity for selective catalytic and synthetic processes.

1. Organometallic Rhodium Complex Synthesis
   Acts as starting material for preparing iodide-containing Rh complexes and clusters, valuable in mechanistic studies and ligand exchange reactions.

2. Iodide-Promoted Hydrogenation Catalysis
   Used to generate Rh catalysts with enhanced activity in selective hydrogenation of alkenes, alkynes, and carbonyls, particularly in iodide-assisted systems.

3. Hydroformylation & Carbonylation
   Serves as precursor for rhodium catalysts in hydroformylation and related carbonylation processes, providing iodide-modified selectivity in oxo-alcohol production.

4. C–H Activation & Functionalization
   Facilitates Rh-catalyzed C–H arylation, borylation, and annulation with iodide ligands enhancing reactivity toward challenging substrates.

5. Supported Rhodium Catalyst Preparation
   Employed in impregnation to deposit iodide-promoted Rh on carbon or oxide supports for heterogeneous hydrogenation and reforming catalysis.

6. Advanced Materials & Electrocatalysis
   Supports preparation of Rh-based electrocatalysts or functional materials where iodide coordination influences electronic properties.

• High Rhodium Content Consistency
  Rigorous analytical controls guarantee accurate Rh assay, minimal impurities, and batch-to-batch reproducibility for dependable precursor performance.

• Secure Precious Metal Sourcing
  Transparent, responsible rhodium procurement with inventory buffering to provide supply stability and competitive pricing.

• Technical Catalysis Support
  Experienced specialists offer advice on complex formation, iodide-assisted activation, reaction optimization, and scale-up tailored to your processes.

• Full Regulatory Compliance
  Comprehensive documentation including COA, REACH, RoHS, and detailed SDS to streamline global operations and audits.

• Sustainability & Recycling Programs
  Ethical sourcing practices and rhodium recovery/recycling programs aligned with ESG objectives and circular economy principles.

Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 1B); Serious Eye Damage (Category 1); Skin Sensitization (Category 1); Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4); Aquatic Chronic (Category 2)

• Hazard Statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H302: Harmful if swallowed; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

• UN Number: UN 3260

• Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)

• Packing Group: III