Introduction:
Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) Tetrafluoroborate, often abbreviated as [Rh(COD)₂]BF₄, is a coordination compound of rhodium widely used as a homogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis. It is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with high air sensitivity, featuring two 1,5-cyclooctadiene ligands coordinated to a rhodium(I) center and stabilized by a tetrafluoroborate anion. This compound is valued for its versatility in catalyzing hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbon-carbon coupling reactions.
 
Applications:
Catalysis:
Used as a precursor for rhodium-based catalysts in hydrogenation, hydroboration, and hydrosilylation reactions.
Employed in asymmetric synthesis and fine chemical production.
Organic Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst for carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bond formation.
Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for organometallic and coordination chemistry studies.
 
Benefits:
High catalytic activity in hydrogenation and addition reactions.
Excellent selectivity and reaction efficiency.
Stable and easy to handle under inert conditions.
Effective precursor for a wide range of rhodium complexes.
Used in fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and polymer industries.