Description

Bis(Cyclooctene)Iridium(I) Chloride, Dimer is a highly valuable organometallic compound and a versatile catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a key source of reactive iridium(I) species, which are pivotal for facilitating challenging bond-forming reactions. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as industrial-scale processes in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and materials science sectors.

Application

• As a precursor for homogeneous catalysis, particularly in hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation reactions.
• In the development of novel catalytic systems for C-H activation and functionalization.
• For academic and industrial R&D focused on organometallic chemistry and new synthetic methodologies.
• As a starting material for the synthesis of more complex iridium-based catalysts and complexes.
• In materials science research for the deposition of iridium-containing thin films or nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bis(Cyclooctene)Iridium(I) Chloride, Dimer
CAS No.	12246-51-4
Molecular Formula	C16H28ClIr
Molecular Weight	481.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorobis(cyclooctene)iridium(I) Dimer; Di-μ-chloro-bis[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene]diiridium; [Ir(COD)Cl]2; Iridium(I) Chloride Cyclooctadiene Dimer; Cyclooctadieneiridium(I) Chloride Dimer; COD-IrCl Dimer; 1,5-cyclooctadiene-chloroiridium(I) dimer
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Cyclooctene)Iridium(I) Chloride, Dimer is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis for iridium content and identification of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Iridium content)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., dichloromethane, toluene)

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