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Iridium(III) chloride

IUPAC: trichloroiridium

IrCl3 Laboratory Reagents CAS 10025-83-9
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Formula / NotationIrCl3
CAS Number10025-83-9
Molecular Weight298.57
AppearanceAlpha form: Brown solid; Beta form: red solid; An olive-green modification also exists; [Merck Index] Brown odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Also Known Astrichloroiridium; Iridium trichloride; Trichloroiridium; Iridium (III) chloride; UNII-20278OEG45; DTXSID10275787; EINECS 233-044-6; 20278OEG45; RefChem:148713; DTXCID30227167
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Iridium(III) chloride?

Iridium(III) chloride (IrCl3) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Alpha form: Brown solid; Beta form: red solid; An olive-green modification also exists; [Merck Index] Brown odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 298.57 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trichloroiridium.

Formula & Notation

IrCl3

IUPAC Name: trichloroiridium

Other Names / Synonyms: trichloroiridium; Iridium trichloride; Trichloroiridium; Iridium (III) chloride; UNII-20278OEG45; DTXSID10275787; EINECS 233-044-6; 20278OEG45; RefChem:148713; DTXCID30227167

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Alpha form: Brown solid; Beta form: red solid; An olive-green modification also exists; [Merck Index] Brown odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. Molecular formula: Cl3Ir. Molecular weight: 298.57 g/mol.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight298.57
AppearanceAlpha form: Brown solid; Beta form: red solid; An olive-green modification also exists; [Merck Index] Brown odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Iridium(III) chloride
Formula IrCl3
CAS Number 10025-83-9
Molecular Weight 298.57
Category Laboratory Reagents
Index All "I" terms
Synonyms trichloroiridium; Iridium trichloride; Trichloroiridium; Iridium (III) chloride; UNII-20278OEG45; DTXSID10275787; EINECS 233-044-6; 20278OEG45; RefChem:148713; DTXCID30227167

Frequently Asked Questions

Iridium(III) chloride (IrCl3) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Alpha form: Brown solid; Beta form: red solid; An olive-green modification also exists; [Merck Index] Brown odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 298.57 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trichloroiridium.

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