Description

α-Phenylferrocenylmethanol is a chiral organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene core substituted with a phenyl and a hydroxymethyl group. This structure makes it a valuable ligand precursor and chiral building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing asymmetric catalysts and novel functional materials.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a key precursor for chiral ferrocenylphosphine ligands used in enantioselective hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecules.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organometallic polymers, liquid crystals, and electroactive materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral synthon for creating novel, optically active crop protection agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Phenylferrocenylmethanol
CAS No.	1277-68-5
Molecular Formula	C17H16FeO
Molecular Weight	292.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(α-Hydroxybenzyl)ferrocene; (Ferrocenyl)(phenyl)methanol; 1-(α-Hydroxybenzyl)ferrocene; 1-(Hydroxy(phenyl)methyl)ferrocene; α-Hydroxy-α-phenylferrocene; α-Phenylferrocenemethanol; α-Phenyl-1-ferrocenylmethanol; (RS)-α-Phenylferrocenemethanol
EINECS	215-080-3

Quality Control

Our α-Phenylferrocenylmethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity suitable for research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details

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