Description

Dodecacarbonyltetrairidium is a high-purity, polynuclear organometallic compound of iridium. This material serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science research, valued for its unique reactivity and ability to form iridium-containing complexes. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, specialized organic synthesis, and the development of novel electronic materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A versatile precursor for synthesizing highly active iridium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a reagent or catalyst in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Materials Science: Used in the deposition of iridium and iridium oxide thin films for electronic and optical applications via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques.
• Electrochemistry: Serves as a starting material for developing electrocatalysts in fuel cells and water-splitting devices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental research chemical for studying the properties and reactions of polynuclear metal carbonyl clusters.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of other iridium coordination compounds and organometallics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dodecacarbonyltetrairidium
CAS No.	18827-81-1
Molecular Formula	C12Ir4O12 or Ir4(CO)12
Molecular Weight	1104.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrairidium dodecacarbonyl; Iridium carbonyl (Ir4(CO)12); Iridium tetracarbonyl trimer; Tetrameric iridium carbonyl; Ir4(CO)12 cluster; Dodecacarbonyltetra-iridium; Tetrairidium dodecacarbonyl cluster
EINECS	242-603-5

Quality Control

Our Dodecacarbonyltetrairidium is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant physical data is provided with every 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Iridium content)	≥ 69.0% (by ICP-OES)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)

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