Iridium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate, Ir 37.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a photoreducing agent, a precursor for preparing Ir-C thin film and a catalyst for hydrogenation of sulfur containing compounds. Used in various catalysis reactions in organic synthesis, including carbon nanostructures.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 15635-87-7
• Molecular Formula: C15H21IrO6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 489.54
• MDL Number: MFCD00015353
• InChI Key: HLYTZTFNIRBLNA-LNTINUHCSA-K
• Synonym: Iridium(III) acetylacetonate
• PubChem CID: 117590592
• SMILES: [Ir+3].C\C([O-])=C\C(C)=O.C\C([O-])=C\C(C)=O.C\C([O-])=C\C(C)=O

• Melting Point: 269°C to 271°C
• Color: Orange-Yellow
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 0.25 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water; soluble in chloroform and benzene; slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol.
• IUPAC Name: iridium(3+) tris((2Z)-4-oxopent-2-en-2-olate)
• Formula Weight: 489.53
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): Ir 37.5% min.
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Iridium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

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