Description

Lithium, Ferrocenyl-(8Ci,9Ci) is an organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene moiety bound to a lithium atom. This compound matters as a versatile and highly reactive intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as catalysis and the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes. CAS No. 1271-15-4.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating novel organometallic drug candidates.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled synthesis of specialty polymers and block copolymers with unique electronic or thermal properties.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for developing advanced materials, including molecular wires, sensors, and non-linear optical materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Facilitates the preparation of sophisticated ferrocene-based ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in creating novel compounds for crop protection and agrochemical research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium, Ferrocenyl-(8Ci,9Ci)
CAS No.	1271-15-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9FeLi
Molecular Weight	192.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrocenyllithium; Lithium Ferrocenide; 1-Lithioferrocene; Ferrocene, lithium deriv.; Ferrocenyl lithium; (Ferrocenyl)lithium; Lithium ferrocenyl; 1-Ferrocenyllithium
EINECS	215-056-9

Quality Control

Our Lithium, Ferrocenyl-(8Ci,9Ci) is produced under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents, acids, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown solid or suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solvent Content (NMR)	As specified (typically THF or Et2O)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.