Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium (Ir(ppy)3)

Synonym(s):Ir(ppy)₃;Iridium, tris[2-(2-pyridinyl-κN)phenyl-κC]

CAS NO.：94928-86-6
Empirical Formula: C33H24IrN3
Molecular Weight: 654.79
MDL number: MFCD04039766
EINECS: 635-640-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:53:04

Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium (Ir(ppy)3) Structural

What is Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium (Ir(ppy)3)?

Description

Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium(III), Ir(ppy)3, is used widely in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its high quantum yields and thermal stability.

Chemical properties

Light yellow to red solid

The Uses of Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium (Ir(ppy)3)

suzuki reaction

The Uses of Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium (Ir(ppy)3)

Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium can be useful as a photoredox catalyst in the preparation of fused-quinoxaline derivatives, difluorinated ketones and carbazoles. It can be a useful modifier in optogenetic control of behavior of larva expressing ChR2 in Drosophila melanogaster. It can also be useful in the development of a metal-?containing nucleoside that possesses both therapeutic and diagnostic activity against cancer.

General Description

Tris-(2-phenylpyridine) iridium [Ir(ppy)₃] is a heavy metal complex. [Ir(ppy)₃] is the most frequently used precursor molecule for the synthesis of electro-phosphorescent materials, which are then used in organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). It provides green-color emission and high phosphorescence quantum yield close to unity.

Properties of Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium (Ir(ppy)3)

Melting point:	328°C
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C
form	Powder
color	yellow
Sensitive	air sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	94928-86-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
Absorption	λmax?282, 377 nm?in THF

Safety information for Tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium (Ir(ppy)3)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.