Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrafluoroborate

• CAT Number: L047119
• CAS Number: 35138-23-9
• Molecular Formula: C16H24BF4Ir-
• Molecular Weight: 495.40
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (1Z,5Z)-cycloocta-1,5-diene;iridium;tetrafluoroborate
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C8H12.BF4.Ir/c2*1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3-1;2-1(3,4)5;/h2*1-2,7-8H,3-6H2;;/q;;-1;/b2*2-1-,8-7-
• InChIKey: ZFVHFEXIVQSRNV-QMDOQEJBSA-N
• SMILES: [B-](F)(F)(F)F.C1/C=C\CC/C=C\C1.C1/C=C\CC/C=C\C1.[Ir]

Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrafluoroborate（Cat No.:L047119）is a yellow to orange organometallic complex with the formula [Ir(COD)₂]BF₄, where COD stands for 1,5-cyclooctadiene. This compound features a monovalent iridium center coordinated by two COD ligands and balanced by a tetrafluoroborate counterion. It is widely used as a precursor in homogeneous catalysis, particularly in hydrogenation, hydrofunctionalization, and C–H activation reactions. Its air-sensitive nature requires handling under inert atmosphere, such as in a glovebox or using Schlenk techniques. It is commonly applied in academic and industrial research involving transition-metal-catalyzed transformations.