Description

{1-[(4R)-2-(1-Adamantyl-4,5-dihydrooxazolyl)ethyl]-3-(2,6-di-i-propylphenyl)imidazolin-2-ylidene}(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate is a highly specialized, air-stable N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) iridium complex designed for advanced catalytic applications. This compound is valued for its exceptional thermal stability and tunable ligand environment, which are critical for demanding chemical transformations. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors to develop and scale up efficient synthetic routes.

Application

• Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalysis: A key catalyst for the enantioselective reduction of prochiral olefins, imines, and ketones in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Enables selective activation and functionalization of inert C-H bonds for streamlined synthesis of complex molecules.
• Transfer Hydrogenation Reactions: Used in reactions where hydrogen gas is replaced by a hydrogen donor molecule for safer, more controlled processes.
• Development of OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor or dopant in the synthesis of phosphorescent emitters for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: A benchmark catalyst in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships in organometallic chemistry.
• Polymerization Initiator: Can be employed in the controlled polymerization of specific monomers to create polymers with precise architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	{1-[(4R)-2-(1-Adamantyl-4,5-dihydrooxazolyl)ethyl]-3-(2,6-di-i-propylphenyl)imidazolin-2-ylidene}(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate
CAS No.	934621-82-6
Molecular Formula	C77H78BF24IrN3O
Molecular Weight	~1684.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Iridium(I) (1,5-cyclooctadiene)(N-heterocyclic carbene) tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate; NHC-Iridium COD Complex; Ir(NHC)(COD)BArF Complex; (1,5-COD)Ir(NHC) BArF Salt; Asymmetric Hydrogenation Iridium Catalyst; Iridium(I) NHC BArF Catalyst; [Ir(cod)(NHC)]BArF; Contact for additional names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our NHC-Iridium complex is manufactured and analyzed under stringent quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, critical for catalytic performance. Our quality assurance includes comprehensive analytical characterization using techniques such as NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), confirming identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maintain long-term stability. The product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; exposure to air, moisture, or elevated temperatures should be minimized.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline or amorphous solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Iridium Content	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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