Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl

Catalog Number	ACM28407514-1
CAS	28407-51-4
Structure
Synonyms	Rhodium carbonyl (hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl)
Molecular Weight	1065.59
Molecular Formula	C16O16Rh6
Canonical SMILES	[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[Rh].[Rh].[Rh].[Rh].[Rh].[Rh]
InChI	InChI=1S/16CO.6Rh/c16*1-2;
InChI Key	SZQABOJVTZVBHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point	238-242 °C
Purity	99%
Appearance	Black powder
Complexity	10
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	22
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Exact Mass	1065.3516
Heavy Atom Count	38
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	16
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Monoisotopic Mass	1065.3516
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Topological Polar Surface Area	16 Ų

Q&A

What is the chemical formula of Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl (Rh6(CO)16)?

MF: C16O16Rh6

What is the melting point of Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl?

Melting point: 238-242°C

In which solvents is Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl very sparingly soluble?

Solubility: Very sparingly soluble in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and dichloromethane

What is the specific gravity of Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl?

Specific Gravity: 2.87

How is Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl classified in terms of sensitivity?

Sensitive: Air Sensitive

What is the color of Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl?

Color: Black

What is the exposure limit for Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl according to ACGIH and NIOSH?

Exposure limits: ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3, NIOSH: IDLH 100 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 mg/m3

What is the Hazard Code associated with Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl?

Hazard Codes: Xn

How can Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl be purified?

Purification Methods: It slowly loses CO when heated in air, but may be regenerated by heating at 80-200o in the presence of CO at 200 atmospheres pressure for 15 hours, preferably in the presence of Cu.

What are some of the uses of Hexarhodium hexadecacarbonyl?

Uses: Catalyst for hydrogenation of alkenes, hydroformylations ofalkenes; reducing agent for aldehydes, ketones, and nitro groups; catalyst for carbenoid reactions of diazo compounds