Description

Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(1H-Pyrazolato)Diiridium is a highly specialized organometallic complex of iridium, a precious metal catalyst. This compound is valued for its unique catalytic properties, enabling highly selective and efficient chemical transformations in advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel catalytic processes, fine chemical synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: A key precursor for developing novel iridium-based catalysts for C-H activation, hydrogenation, and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals requiring high selectivity.
• Materials Science: Investigated for the deposition of iridium or iridium-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) for electronic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and reaction mechanisms in university and corporate laboratories.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Potential use in developing chiral catalysts for enantioselective synthesis, critical for producing single-isomer active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(1H-Pyrazolato)Diiridium
CAS No.	80462-13-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₃₂Ir₂N₄
Molecular Weight	762.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Diiridium Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene) Bis(pyrazolato); Iridium(I) Pyrazolato Dimer; Bis(μ-pyrazolato-N,N')bis[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene]diiridium(I); (COD)Ir(pz)₂Ir(COD); Iridium Cyclooctadiene Pyrazolato Complex; 1,5-Cyclooctadiene Iridium Pyrazolato Dimer
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Quality Control

Our high-purity organometallic compounds are manufactured and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Iridium (Ir) Content	≥ 48%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, dichloromethane)

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