Description

Trichloro[1,1'-thiobis[butane]]iridium is an organometallic compound of iridium featuring a sulfur-bridged dialkyl ligand. This compound matters as a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to the combination of the noble metal and the sulfur donor. It is needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science industries for developing new catalytic processes and synthesizing complex molecules.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in hydrogenation, hydrosilylation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring iridium-mediated bond formations.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a precursor for depositing iridium-containing thin films or for synthesizing novel organometallic complexes with tailored electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing challenging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Ligand Development: Useful for studying the coordination chemistry of sulfur-based ligands with late transition metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichloro[1,1'-thiobis[butane]]iridium
CAS No.	67953-74-6
Molecular Formula	C8H16Cl3IrS
Molecular Weight	443.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Iridium, trichloro[1,1'-thiobis[butane]]-; Trichloro(mu-1,4-butanedithiolato)diiridium?; Iridium(III) complex with 1,4-butanedithiol; Bis(butylthio)iridium trichloride; (1,4-Butanedithiol)trichloroiridium; Organoiridium catalyst precursor; Iridium dithiolate complex
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Quality Control

Our Trichloro[1,1'-thiobis[butane]]iridium is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Iridium content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90.0%

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