DI-MU-METHOXOBIS(1,5-CYCLOOCTADIENE)DIIRIDIUM(I)

• CAT Number: M057712
• CAS Number: 12148-71-9
• Molecular Formula: C18H30Ir2O2
• Molecular Weight: 662.86
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (1Z,5Z)-cycloocta-1,5-diene;iridium;methyloxidanium
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C8H12.2CH4O.2Ir/c2*1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3-1;2*1-2;;/h2*1-2,7-8H,3-6H2;2*2H,1H3;;/p+2/b2*2-1-,8-7-
• InChIKey: MNKCGUKVRJZKEQ-MIXQCLKLSA-P
• SMILES: C[OH2+].C[OH2+].C1/C=C\CC/C=C\C1.C1/C=C\CC/C=C\C1.[Ir].[Ir

Di-μ-methoxobis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)diiridium(I) (Cat No.: M057712) is a bimetallic organometallic complex featuring two iridium(I) centers bridged by methoxide ligands and each coordinated to a 1,5-cyclooctadiene (COD) ligand. With the formula [Ir(COD)(μ−OMe)]2[Ir(COD)(μ-OMe)]_2[Ir(COD)(μ−OMe)]2​, this compound is a valuable precursor in homogeneous catalysis. It is commonly used for synthesizing iridium-based catalysts for hydrogenation, borylation, and C–H activation reactions. Its d⁸ square planar geometry and reactive bridging methoxide groups provide versatility in forming a wide range of reactive intermediates in advanced organometallic and synthetic chemistry.