Description

Methylferrocene, 98% CAS NO 1271-44-9 is a versatile organometallic compound belonging to the ferrocene family, characterized by a methyl-substituted cyclopentadienyl ring. This modification enhances its electron-donating properties and solubility in organic media, making it a valuable precursor and catalyst component in advanced chemical synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, materials science, and asymmetric catalysis, where its redox-active metallocene core is utilized to develop novel polymers, sensors, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Electrochemical Sensors & Biosensors: Used as a redox mediator to facilitate electron transfer, enhancing the sensitivity and stability of diagnostic and environmental monitoring devices.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block or precursor for ligands in enantioselective synthesis for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Incorporated into polymers to create materials with unique magnetic, electronic, or optical properties for advanced coatings and conductive films.
• Fuel Additive Research: Investigated as a combustion catalyst and antiknock agent to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in specialty fuels.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring organometallic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and developing new catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylferrocene, 98%
CAS No.	1271-44-9
Molecular Formula	C11H12Fe
Molecular Weight	200.06 g/mol
Synonyms	(Methylcyclopentadienyl)cyclopentadienyliron; (Methyl-η5-cyclopentadienyl)(η5-cyclopentadienyl)iron; Monomethylferrocene; 1-Methylferrocene; Ferrocene, methyl-; Iron, (methylcyclopentadienyl)(cyclopentadienyl)-; CpFeC5H4CH3
EINECS	215-054-8

Quality Control

Our Methylferrocene is produced under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified against established in-house specifications using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light may lead to decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	34 - 38 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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