Description

Bis(Acetonitrile)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a highly valuable organometallic complex of iridium, serving as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is prized for its role in facilitating challenging bond-forming reactions, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and specialty materials. It is an essential reagent for research chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for generating active iridium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, C-H activation, and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of complex drug molecules, particularly where iridium catalysis enables novel synthetic pathways.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the synthesis of iridium complexes that serve as phosphorescent emitters in OLED displays and lighting technologies.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying new catalytic cycles and mechanisms involving iridium.
• Fine Chemical Production: Applied in the small-scale, high-value synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring selective catalysis.
• Material Science: Utilized in the development of novel organometallic frameworks and coordination polymers with specific electronic or catalytic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Acetonitrile)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	32679-03-1
Molecular Formula	C12H18BF4IrN2
Molecular Weight	468.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)bis(acetonitrile)iridium(I) tetrafluoroborate; Iridium(1+), bis(acetonitrile)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); [Ir(COD)(CH3CN)2]BF4; (COD)Ir(CH3CN)2BF4; Iridium(I) bis(acetonitrile)(1,5-cyclooctadiene) tetrafluoroborate; Bis(acetonitrile)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium tetrafluoroborate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(Acetonitrile)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I) Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Iridium (Ir) Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, acetone)

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