BIS(CYCLOOCTENE)IRIDIUM(I) CHLORIDE, DIMER

• CAT Number: M055313
• CAS Number: 12246-51-4
• Molecular Formula: C32H56Cl2Ir2-2
• Molecular Weight: 896.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: cyclooctene;iridium;dichloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/4C8H14.2ClH.2Ir/c4*1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3-1;;;;/h4*1-2H,3-8H2;2*1H;;/p-2/b4*2-1-
• InChIKey: CJJIQMGSHWWMCK-XFCUKONHSA-L
• SMILES: C1CCCC=CCC1.C1CCCC=CCC1.C1CCCC=CCC1.C1CCCC=CCC1.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ir].[Ir]

Bis(cyclooctene)iridium(I) chloride, dimer(CAT: M055313) is a yellow to orange organometallic complex with the formula [Ir(C₈H₁₂)₂Cl]₂. It features iridium(I) centers coordinated by cyclooctene ligands and bridged by chloride ions, forming a dimeric structure. This compound serves as a valuable precursor for a variety of iridium catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis, particularly for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and C–H activation reactions. Its reactive metal center and labile olefin ligands make it ideal for ligand exchange and complexation with phosphines, N-heterocyclic carbenes, or other donor ligands.