Description

Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I)Tetrakis[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Borate, 98% is a high-purity, organometallic iridium complex used as a highly active and selective catalyst precursor. This compound matters for enabling advanced chemical transformations, particularly in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique electronic properties offer superior performance. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as hydrogenation, C-H activation, and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a versatile precursor for generating active iridium catalysts in solution-phase reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates key bond-forming steps, including asymmetric hydrogenation and cross-coupling, in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the development and production of specialized polymers and materials with controlled architectures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a critical material in the research and development of phosphorescent emitters for display and lighting technologies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for investigating new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in both university and corporate research laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enables the efficient and selective synthesis of complex, high-value organic molecules for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I)Tetrakis[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Borate, 98%
CAS No.	666826-16-0
Molecular Formula	C60H40BF24Ir
Molecular Weight	1475.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Ir(COD)2BARF; Iridium(1+) bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)-, tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate(1-); Bis(cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate; [Ir(COD)2]BARF; Iridium bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene) tetrakis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)borate; Organometallic Iridium Catalyst Precursor
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Quality Control

Our Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Iridium(I)Tetrakis[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Borate, 98% is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the specified standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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) for long-term storage and to maintain catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Assay)	≥ 98.0%
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.