iridacenebased

Iridacenebased refers to chemical compounds that feature an iridacene ligand. Iridacene is an organometallic compound with the chemical formula Ir(C8H8)2. It is a metallocene, meaning it consists of a metal atom sandwiched between two cyclooctatetraene ligands. The metal in this case is iridium. The term "iridacenebased" is used to describe derivatives or complexes where this iridacene unit is a core structural component or a key functional group. These compounds are of interest in various fields of chemistry, particularly in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Research into iridacenebased materials often explores their unique electronic and structural properties, which can arise from the presence of the iridium atom and the aromatic nature of the cyclooctatetraene ligands. The synthesis and reactivity of iridacenebased compounds are subjects of ongoing investigation. Their potential applications are being explored in areas such as material science and homogeneous catalysis due to the distinct coordination chemistry of iridium. The stability and reactivity profiles of these complexes can be influenced by substituents attached to the cyclooctatetraene rings or by further coordination to the iridium center.