Description

Di-Mu-Methoxobis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Diiridium(I) is a highly valuable organometallic compound featuring a unique binuclear iridium(I) core bridged by a methoxy ligand. This compound matters as a versatile and highly active catalyst precursor for a range of sophisticated organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel catalytic processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for C-H Activation: Serves as a key starting material for generating highly active iridium catalysts used in selective C-H bond functionalization reactions.
• Homogeneous Hydrogenation: Employed in the catalytic hydrogenation of challenging, complex organic substrates under mild conditions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in the development of enantioselective catalytic processes for the production of chiral intermediates.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a catalyst component in carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for exploring new catalytic methodologies and reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Applied in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, complex molecules where precise catalytic control is required.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Di-Mu-Methoxobis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Diiridium(I)
CAS No.	12148-71-9
Molecular Formula	C18H28Ir2O
Molecular Weight	663.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(μ-methoxo)bis(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)diiridium(I); Di-μ-methoxo-bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)diiridium; Iridium(I) methoxide dimer with 1,5-cyclooctadiene; [Ir(COD)(OMe)]2; COD-Iridium Methoxide Dimer; Diiridium bis(μ-methoxy)bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene); (1,5-COD)Ir(μ-OMe)2Ir(COD-1,5)
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Quality Control

Our Di-Mu-Methoxobis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Diiridium(I) is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This compound is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture will degrade its catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Iridium (Ir) Content	≥ 57.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, DCM)

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