(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)iridium(III) chloride dimer

1. Iridium-catalyzed C-3 alkylation of oxindole with alcohols.
2. Precursor to N-heterocyclic carbene catalyst effective for hydrogenation and alkylation of amines and alcohols.
3. Precursor to efficient phosphine free catalyst for enantioselective hydrogenation of quinoline derivatives.
4. Catalyst for oxidative C–H activation.
5. Precursor to an effective water oxidation catalyst. 

orange fine crystalline powder

Dichloro(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)iridium(III) dimer is used as a precursor to catalysts for the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of ketones. It is a catalyst for greener amine synthesis.

This product has been enhanced for catalytic efficiency.