Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate

Application

Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate serves as a versatile catalyst designed for facilitating a range of complex chemical reactions. It is particularly effective in promoting asymmetric hydrogenation reactions, enabling the synthesis of chiral compounds with high precision. This catalyst also supports directed cyclodehydration reactions and facilitates direct prenylation through C-H oxidative addition and allene insertion. Additionally, it plays a critical role in double intramolecular hydroalkoxylation and intramolecular hydroamination reactions. Its ability to direct C-H bond cleavage increases the efficiency of synthetic processes, while it also assists in imine vinylation reactions. As part of the Umicore precatalysts for asymmetric and cross-coupling catalysis, this product is a key tool for achieving sophisticated transformations in organic synthesis.