Description

Dodecacarbonyltetrairidium is a high-purity organometallic compound and a valuable source of iridium in the zero-valent state. This material is a critical precursor in advanced catalysis and materials science research, offering precise control over iridium content. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working on homogeneous catalysis, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing highly active iridium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile source for depositing ultra-thin iridium or iridium oxide films in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental building block for developing new organometallic frameworks, clusters, and nanomaterials with tailored electronic properties.
• Electrocatalyst Development: Investigated for the preparation of electrodes and catalysts in fuel cells and water-splitting applications due to iridium's stability and activity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in specialized catalytic steps for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: An essential reagent for fundamental studies in organometallic chemistry and reaction mechanism elucidation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecacarbonyltetrairidium
CAS No.	11065-24-0
Molecular Formula	Ir4(CO)12
Molecular Weight	1104.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrairidium dodecacarbonyl; Iridium carbonyl (Ir4(CO)12); Iridium tetracarbonyl trimer; Dodecacarbonyltetra-iridium; Tetrameric iridium carbonyl; Tetrairidium dodecacarbonyle; Iridium(0) carbonyl cluster
EINECS	234-294-1

Quality Control

Our Dodecacarbonyltetrairidium is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including FT-IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis (EA), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Iridium content)	≥ 69.5 % (by elemental analysis)
Purity (by TGA residue)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., dichloromethane, toluene)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.