[Ir(Cp-)Cl2]2

• CAT Number: I041022
• CAS Number: 12354-84-6
• Molecular Formula: C20H30Cl4Ir2
• Molecular Weight: 796.70
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: iridium(3+);1,2,3,4,5-pentamethylcyclopenta-1,3-diene;tetrachloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C10H15.4ClH.2Ir/c2*1-6-7(2)9(4)10(5)8(6)3;;;;;;/h2*1-5H3;4*1H;;/q2*-1;;;;;2*+3/p-4
• InChIKey: MMAGMBCAIFVRGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• SMILES: C[C-]1C(=C(C(=C1C)C)C)C.C[C-]1C(=C(C(=C1C)C)C)C.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ir+3].[Ir+3]

[Ir(Cp-)Cl2]2(CAT: I041022) is a dinuclear iridium complex featuring two cyclopentadienyl (Cp) ligands and two chloride ions coordinated to the iridium centers. This complex serves as a catalyst in various reactions, including hydrogenation and C-H activation processes. The Cp ligands stabilize the iridium metal centers and enhance the reactivity of the complex, making it a valuable catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. [Ir(Cp-)Cl2]2 is utilized in the development of efficient catalytic systems for fine chemical production, materials science, and in the synthesis of bioactive compounds.