Description

Crabtree′S Catalyst Barf Analog is a highly active, second-generation iridium-based organometallic complex used as a homogeneous catalyst. This compound is valued for its superior performance in challenging asymmetric hydrogenation and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions, offering enhanced reactivity and selectivity compared to earlier catalyst generations. It is a critical tool for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of chiral intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Key catalyst for the enantioselective reduction of olefins, ketones, and imines to produce chiral building blocks.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the efficient and selective production of complex, high-value chiral molecules for drug discovery and development.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: An essential reagent for methodology development and exploring new catalytic transformations in organic synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the creation of enantiomerically pure active ingredients for advanced crop protection agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Crabtree′S Catalyst Barf Analog
CAS No.	900161-50-4
Molecular Formula	C41H48F24IrN2P
Molecular Weight	1157.03 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)(pyridine)(tricyclohexylphosphine)iridium(I) Tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate; Crabtree Catalyst Analog; Ir(COD)(py)(PCy3)BArF; Iridium(I)-(1,5-cyclooctadiene)(pyridine)(tricyclohexylphosphine) Tetrakis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)borate; [Ir(COD)(py)(PCy3)]BArF; Homogeneous Iridium Catalyst
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Quality Control

Our Crabtree′S Catalyst Barf Analog is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This material is hygroscopic and air-sensitive; handle and dispense in a controlled, moisture-free environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, toluene, THF

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