Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer

Synonym(s):[Ir(cod)Cl]2;Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)diiridium(I) dichloride;Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer;Di-μ-chlorobis[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene]diiridium;[Ir(1,5-cod)Cl]2

CAS NO.：12112-67-3
Empirical Formula: C16H24Cl2Ir2
Molecular Weight: 671.7
MDL number: MFCD00012414
EINECS: 235-170-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-15 10:43:21

Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer Structural

What is Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer?

Chemical properties

red-orange solid

The Uses of Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer

Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer is widely used as a precursor to other iridium complexes, which finds application in homogeneous catalysis like carbonylation, hydrosilylation, hydrofomylation, asymmetric allylic substitutions, metathesis and chiral catalysis reactions. It is involved in the preparation of Crabtree's catalyst, which is used for hydrogenation and hydrogen-transfer reactions.

Properties of Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer

Melting point:	205 °C (dec.)(lit.)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Powder
color	red to orange
Water Solubility	insoluble
Hydrolytic Sensitivity	7: reacts slowly with moisture/water

Safety information for Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.