Description

Chloro(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)[4,5-Dimethyl-1,3-Bis(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene] Iridium(I), Min. 98% is a high-purity, organometallic iridium complex belonging to the N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligand family. This compound is a highly valuable catalyst precursor prized for its exceptional stability and tunable reactivity in demanding chemical transformations. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in pharmaceutical development, advanced materials synthesis, and fine chemical manufacturing who require reliable, high-performance catalytic systems.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for C-H activation, hydrogenation, and transfer hydrogenation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables efficient and selective bond-forming steps in the production of complex drug molecules.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing phosphorescent iridium complexes used in display and lighting technologies.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in the development of chiral catalysts for producing enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Investigated for use in olefin polymerization and other polymer-forming reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Chloro(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)[4,5-Dimethyl-1,3-Bis(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene] Iridium(I)
CAS No.	1118917-09-1
Molecular Formula	C31H40ClIrN2
Molecular Weight	671.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Ir(cod)(IMes)Cl; Iridium(I) (1,5-cyclooctadiene)chloro(1,3-dimesityl-4,5-dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene); Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)(1,3-dimesityl-4,5-dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene)iridium(I); (COD)Ir(IMes)Cl; NHC-Iridium(I) COD complex; Iridium N-heterocyclic carbene complex; Iridium(I)-NHC catalyst precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our organometallic catalysts are manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 98.0%
Iridium Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, toluene)

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