Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

Synonym(s):2,4-Pentanedione rhodium(III) derivative;Rh(acac)₃

CAS NO.：14284-92-5
Empirical Formula: C15H21O6Rh
Molecular Weight: 400.23
MDL number: MFCD00083144
EINECS: 238-192-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:13:53

Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate Structural

What is Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate?

Chemical properties

Yellow/Orange Crystals

The Uses of Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate is used in catalytic reagents for organic synthesis. Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate is useful for hydrosilylation of a variety of organic substrates like alkenes, terminal or internal acetylenes, conjugated dienes, alpha, beta -unsaturated aldehydes and allylic compounds. It performs the role of a catalyst in well-known reactions such as transformation processes including hydrogenation, ethanol steam reforming, CO oxidation, and NOx reduction. Rhodium acetylacetonate, as the organic solvent-soluble source of rhodium metal ions, can be used to prepare monodisperse size/shape controlled Rh nanocrystals. Rh nanocrystal monolayers have been reported to show high activity for hydrogenation of vinylcyclohexene to selectively produce ethylcyclohexene. The size/shape controlled nanocrystals find a variety of applications in oil refining processes, chemical synthesis and fuel cell technology.

The Uses of Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

Very effective catalyst for the hydrogenation of carboxylic acids when combined with group 6 or group 7 metal carbonyls.

Properties of Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

Melting point:	263-264 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	>280°C
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form	Powder
color	Yellow to yellow-orange
Specific Gravity	1.607
Water Solubility	insoluble
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 100 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference	14284-92-5
NIST Chemistry Reference	Rhodium, tris(2,4-pentanedionato-o,o')-(14284-92-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	Rhodium, tris(2,4-pentanedionato-.kappa.O,.kappa.O')-, (OC-6-11)- (14284-92-5)

Safety information for Rhodium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H361:Reproductive toxicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.