Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)iridium(III)

Application

Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)iridium(III), an orange-yellow crystalline powder, is primarily utilized for its versatility in various chemical and industrial applications. It is easily soluble in benzene and chloroform, which enhances its utility as a precursor in numerous synthesis processes, but it remains insoluble in water. This compound plays a crucial role as a photoreducing agent and a catalyst, particularly for the hydrogenation of sulfur-containing compounds. Its significance extends to organic synthesis where it aids in catalysis reactions, including the formation of carbon nanostructures, and serves as a precursor for heterogeneous catalysts across different supports, facilitating a range of catalytic applications like water oxidation and CO preferential oxidation. Furthermore, it is employed as a key material in the synthesis of phosphorescent iridium complexes with arylpyridine ligands. Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)iridium(III) is instrumental in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) to produce Ir and Ir2O3 films on various substrates. Additionally, its application using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) technology allows for the creation of tomahawk coatings, pivotal in the production of base materials for engines in missiles, rockets, and automobiles. It also functions effectively as a deposition source for crafting Ir-C cluster films on ZrO2 substrates, known for their excellent electrochemical properties.