Rhodium Acetate ([Rh(CH3COO)2]2)-Powder

Characteristic

Rhodium(II) acetate is the chemical compound with the formula Rh2(AcO)4, where AcO⁻ is the acetate ion (CH₃CO⁻₂). This dark green powder is slightly soluble in polar solvents, including water.

Chemical formula：C₈H₁₂O₈Rh₂

Molar mass： 441.99 g/mol

Appearance： Emerald green powder

Density： 1.126 g/cm³

Melting point： >100 °C

Boiling point： decomposes

Solubility in water：soluble

Solubility in other solvents： polar organic solvents

Crystal structure：monoclinic

Application

It is used as a catalyst for cyclopropanation of alkenes.