10.1016/j.molcata.2008.01.023
The research focuses on the synthesis and application of novel [Ir(cod)LL]X complexes, where LL represents various chelating ligands, amines, and phosphines, and X denotes Cl or PF6. These iridium complexes were designed to catalyze the selective homogeneous dehydrogenation of cyclooctane to produce cyclooctene, a reaction that was found to be highly dependent on the ligand structure and temperature. The study involved the preparation of different iridium complexes and testing their catalytic activity and selectivity under various conditions. Reactants included [Ir(cod)Cl]2, NaPF6, and a range of ligands, while analyses were performed using techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography (GC), and elemental analysis to characterize the complexes and monitor the progress of the dehydrogenation reactions. The experiments also explored the influence of external additives like amines and phosphines on the catalytic performance, with the aim of enhancing the activities of the catalysts.