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Iridium(III) chloride hydrate

reagent grade

Synonym(s):

IrCl3, Iridium trichloride hydrate

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Linear Formula:
IrCl3 · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
298.58 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

reagent grade

Quality Level

form

solid

reaction suitability

core: iridium
reagent type: catalyst

density

5.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H]O[H].Cl[Ir](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/3ClH.Ir.H2O/h3*1H;;1H2/q;;;+3;/p-3

InChI key

MJRFDVWKTFJAPF-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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General description

Iridium(III) chloride hydrate is an inorganic compound used as a catalyst as well as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is used as the source of iridium in the preparation of iridium nanocatalysts.

Application

Iridium(III) chloride hydrate can be used as a precursor in the preparation of:
  • Iridium-incorporated cobalt nanofibers.
  • Carbon-supported iridium catalyst for the hydrodeoxygenation of hydroxymethylfurfural.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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