Description

Chloro(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)[(2-Pyridinyl-Kn)Phenyl-Kc]Iridium(III), 99% is a high-purity organometallic complex featuring a pentamethylcyclopentadienyl (Cp*) ligand and a chelating phenylpyridine ligand, designed for advanced catalytic and materials science applications. This compound matters as a sophisticated precursor for developing highly active and selective catalysts, particularly in challenging C-H activation and cross-coupling reactions. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in pharmaceutical development, fine chemical synthesis, and materials research who require well-defined, high-performance iridium complexes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for C-H Bond Functionalization: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing catalysts used in the selective activation and functionalization of inert C-H bonds, a critical step in streamlining synthetic routes.
• Photoredox Catalysis Research: Investigated for use in photochemical reactions due to the tunable photophysical properties of cyclometalated iridium complexes, relevant for organic synthesis under light irradiation.
• OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) Material Development: Acts as a precursor for phosphorescent emitters, where iridium complexes are valued for their high efficiency and color purity in display and lighting technologies.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Studies: Used in academic and industrial R&D to study and develop new catalytic cycles for bond-forming reactions, including hydrogenation and hydrofunctionalization.
• Ligand Scaffold for Complex Synthesis: The robust Cp* and phenylpyridine framework makes it a valuable building block for preparing other tailored organoiridium complexes with specific steric and electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)[(2-Pyridinyl-Kn)Phenyl-Kc]Iridium(III), 99%
CAS No.	945491-51-0
Molecular Formula	C21H23ClIrN
Molecular Weight	528.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloro(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)(2-phenylpyridinato)iridium(III); Iridium(III), chloro(η5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)[2-(2-pyridinyl-κN)phenyl-κC]-; Cp*Ir(ppy)Cl; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)chloro(2-phenylpyridinato)iridium(III); [IrCl(Cp*)(ppy)]; Organoiridium Catalyst Precursor
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Quality Control

Our Chloro(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)[(2-Pyridinyl-Kn)Phenyl-Kc]Iridium(III), 99% is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supplied with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications in advanced chemistry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere to ensure long-term stability. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Iridium (Ir) Content	~36.5% (Theoretical)

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