Description

(Methylcyclopentadienyl)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I) CAS NO 132644-88-3 is a highly specialized organometallic compound featuring a unique iridium(I) center coordinated by a methylcyclopentadienyl ligand and a 1,5-cyclooctadiene ligand. This compound matters as a versatile and highly active catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis, enabling critical bond-forming reactions with high selectivity. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science industries for applications such as C-H activation, hydrogenation, and the development of new catalytic processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for C-H Activation: Serves as a key starting material for generating highly active iridium catalysts used in the functionalization of inert carbon-hydrogen bonds, a transformative methodology in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalysis: Employed in the development of chiral catalysts for the enantioselective reduction of prochiral alkenes, imines, and ketones, crucial for producing single-enantiomer pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Homogeneous Catalysis R&D: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for investigating new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms involving iridium.
• Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used to catalyze complex, multi-step syntheses of high-value intermediates where traditional catalysts lack the necessary activity or selectivity.
• Materials Science and OLED Research: Acts as a potential precursor for depositing iridium-containing thin films or for synthesizing phosphorescent complexes used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Dehydrogenation and Transfer Hydrogenation Reactions: Applied in catalytic processes that involve the removal or transfer of hydrogen atoms, important for sustainable chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Methylcyclopentadienyl)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I)
CAS No.	132644-88-3
Molecular Formula	C14H20Ir
Molecular Weight	395.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylcyclopentadienyl(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I); (MeCp)Ir(COD); Methyl-Cp Iridium COD Complex; Iridium, (1,2,3,4,5-η)-1-methyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene-; (η5-Methylcyclopentadienyl)(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium; Ir(MeCp)(COD)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Methylcyclopentadienyl)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I) is produced and handled under strict inert atmosphere conditions to ensure integrity. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis (EA), to verify chemical identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request. We adhere to high-purity R&D material standards, ensuring consistency and reliability for your critical catalytic applications.

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 ambient conditions must be avoided to maintain catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / EA)	≥ 95%
Iridium Content (EA)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, dichloromethane)

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