Rhodium acetylacetonate
# Rhodium acetylacetonate

Rhodium acetylacetonate is the coordination complex with the formula $Rh(C_5H_7O_2)_3,$ which is sometimes known as $Rh(acac)_3.$ The molecule has $D_3-symmetry.$ It is a yellow-orange solid that is soluble in organic solvents.

It is prepared from $RhCl_3(H_2O)_3$ and acetylacetone. The complex has been resolved into individual enantiomers by separation of its adduct with dibenzoyltartaric acid.

## Related compounds

* Dicarbonyl(acetylacetonato)rhodium(I), $Rh(C_5H_7O_2)(CO)_2$
* Iridium acetylacetonate, $Ir(C_5H_7O_2)_3$
