666826-16-0 | Bis(cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrakis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)borate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
100mg	98%	in stock	$55.00	$38.00
250mg	98%	in stock	$108.00	$76.00
1g	98%	in stock	$400.00	$280.00
5g	98%	in stock	$1,951.00	$1,366.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB52105
• Chemical Name: Bis(cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrakis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)borate
• CAS Number: 666826-16-0
• Molecular Formula: C48H36BF24Ir
• Molecular Weight: 1271.7891
• MDL Number: MFCD10567389
• SMILES: C1CC=CCCC=C1.C1CC=CCCC=C1.FC(c1cc(cc(c1)C(F)(F)F)[B-](c1cc(cc(c1)C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F)(c1cc(cc(c1)C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F)c1cc(cc(c1)C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F)(F)F.[Ir+]

Upstream Synthesis Route

Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)] is a highly versatile catalyst widely used in chemical synthesis for various organic transformations. This complex combines the unique reactivity of the iridium metal center with the stability and electron-withdrawing properties of the trifluoromethyl ligands, making it particularly valuable in organic reactions.One key application of this catalyst is in the selective hydrogenation of carbon-carbon double bonds, where it facilitates the addition of hydrogen to unsaturated compounds while minimizing side reactions. This selective hydrogenation process is used in the synthesis of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, allowing for the efficient conversion of functional groups with high chemo- and regioselectivity.Furthermore, Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)] has been successfully employed in asymmetric catalysis, enabling the enantioselective synthesis of various chiral compounds. By controlling the coordination environment around the iridium center, this catalyst can induce chirality in substrates, leading to the formation of optically active products with high enantiomeric excess.In summary, this catalyst is a powerful tool in the hands of synthetic chemists, offering control over the stereochemistry and functional group transformations in complex organic molecules. Its versatility and efficiency make it a valuable asset in the field of chemical synthesis.