[3] The complex has been resolved into individual enantiomers by separation of its adduct with dibenzoyltartaric acid.

In the second isomer one of the acetylacetonate ligands is bonded to Ir through carbon.

[5] The O6-bonded isomer has been investigated for use chemical vapor deposition (CVD).

One example is the deposition of red phosphorescent emitter compounds used in OLEDs.

[6][7] The C-bonded isomer has been investigated as a catalyst for C-H activation reactions.