Sodium hexachlororhodate(III)(CAS: 14972-70-4)

Sodium hexachlororhodate(III) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 324.5 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and not volatile. The compound is highly reactive with reducing agents. It is an important reagent in organometallic chemistry and coordination chemistry.

Sodium hexachlororhodate(III) is typically synthesized by the reaction of rhodium(III) chloride with sodium hypochlorite in an aqueous medium. The process involves the formation of a coordination complex which then undergoes a series of transformations to yield the hexachlororhodate(III) salt.

Sodium hexachlororhodate(III) finds application in various industries such as pharmaceuticals for its use in the synthesis of organorhodium compounds, and in polymer chemistry for the preparation of functional materials. It is also used in semiconductor manufacturing and as a reagent in analytical chemistry.

Sodium hexachlororhodate(III) should be handled in a well-ventilated area or under a fume hood. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and a lab coat, should be worn. Spills should be cleaned up with appropriate absorbents, and the material safety data sheet (MSDS) should be consulted for specific handling instructions.