Description

(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Methyldiphenylphosphine)Iridium(I) Hexafluorophosphate is a highly valuable organometallic complex and catalyst precursor. This compound is prized for its role in facilitating challenging chemical transformations, particularly in homogeneous catalysis and advanced materials synthesis. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science industries seeking efficient and selective catalytic processes.

Application

• Homogeneous Hydrogenation Catalyst: Employed as a highly active and selective catalyst precursor for the hydrogenation of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated compounds under mild conditions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for developing chiral iridium complexes used in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• C-H Bond Activation: Utilized in cutting-edge research and development for catalytic C-H functionalization reactions, enabling more direct and atom-economical synthetic routes.
• Hydrosilylation Catalyst: Applied in the catalysis of hydrosilylation reactions, which are critical in the production of silicones and silane coupling agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
• Materials Science: Used in the synthesis of novel organometallic polymers and for depositing iridium-containing thin films in electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Methyldiphenylphosphine)Iridium(I) Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	38465-86-0
Molecular Formula	C42H44F6IrP3
Molecular Weight	947.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Ir(COD)(dmpm)PF6; Iridium(1+), (1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene-[methylenebis[diphenylphosphine]]-, hexafluorophosphate(1-); (1,5-COD)Ir(dmpm)PF6; Bis(methyldiphenylphosphine)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) hexafluorophosphate; [Ir(COD)(dmpm)]PF6; DMPE iridium complex; Iridium(I) cyclooctadiene methylenebis(diphenylphosphine) hexafluorophosphate
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Quality Control

Our (1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Methyldiphenylphosphine)Iridium(I) Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and identity are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Elemental Analysis	Within theoretical limits
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetone; slightly soluble in alcohols

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