Description

Benzoylferrocene is a versatile organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene moiety substituted with a benzoyl group. This unique structure imparts valuable redox properties and stability, making it a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of materials science, catalysis, and specialty organic chemistry. The product is supplied under the identifier CAS NO 1272-44-2.

Application

• Electrochemical Materials: Used as a redox-active component in the development of sensors, modified electrodes, and energy storage devices.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chiral ferrocenyl ligands, which are crucial in asymmetric synthesis and homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymers and advanced materials to impart unique magnetic, electronic, or optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key building block in the research and development of novel bioactive molecules and drug candidates.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in various organic transformations, including Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions, due to its reactive ketone group.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and its applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoylferrocene
CAS No.	1272-44-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₄FeO
Molecular Weight	290.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrocenyl phenyl ketone; (Ferrocenyl)(phenyl)methanone; Phenyl ferrocenyl ketone; Benzoyl ferrocene; 1-Benzoylferrocene; Benzoylferrocen; EINECS 215-067-0
EINECS	215-067-0

Quality Control

Our Benzoylferrocene is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	103 - 107 °C

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