Description

Trichlorotris(Pyridine)Iridium(Iii) is a coordination complex of iridium(III) with significant utility as a catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role in facilitating challenging chemical transformations, including C-H activation and cross-coupling reactions, which are critical for developing pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Industries such as pharmaceutical R&D, specialty chemical manufacturing, and academic research require this high-purity material for developing new synthetic pathways and materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a versatile precursor for developing highly active iridium-based catalysts for organic synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of complex drug molecules, particularly in C-H functionalization reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the study and creation of novel organometallic frameworks and coordination polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a catalyst component in Buchwald-Hartwig amination and related carbon-heteroatom bond-forming processes.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: A starting material for synthesizing chiral iridium complexes used in enantioselective catalysis.
• Hydrogenation & Transfer Hydrogenation: Potential application as a catalyst precursor for selective reduction reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichlorotris(Pyridine)Iridium(Iii)
CAS No.	15617-27-3
Molecular Formula	C15H15Cl3IrN3
Molecular Weight	569.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Iridium(III) Chloride Tripyridine Adduct; Tris(pyridine)iridium(III) Trichloride; Pyridine Iridium Trichloride; IrCl3(py)3; Chlorotris(pyridine)iridium; Iridium Chloride Pyridine Complex; Iridium, trichlorotris(pyridine)-; 15617-27-3
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Quality Control

Our Trichlorotris(Pyridine)Iridium(Iii) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and catalytic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to ensure long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Iridium content)	≥ 33.5%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%

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