Description

Ferrocenium Tetrafluoroborate is an organometallic salt featuring a stable, cationic ferrocene derivative paired with a tetrafluoroborate anion. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile one-electron oxidant and a precursor in materials science and catalysis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, conductive polymers, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Electrochemical Initiator: Used as a stable and efficient one-electron oxidant in electrochemical reactions and polymerization processes.
• Conductive Polymer Synthesis: A key dopant and oxidizing agent in the production of conductive polymers like polyaniline and polypyrrole.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating ferrocene-based redox-active materials, films, and modified electrodes.
• Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst component in various organic synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Charge-Transfer Salts: A component in the synthesis of molecular conductors and other charge-transfer complexes for electronic applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in electrochemical analysis and sensor development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrocenium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	1282-37-7
Molecular Formula	C10H10BF4Fe
Molecular Weight	272.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrocene Tetrafluoroborate; Ferricinium Tetrafluoroborate; (Ferrocenyl)tetrafluoroborate; Bis(cyclopentadienyl)iron(1+) Tetrafluoroborate(1-); Ferrocenium BF4; Ferrocene BF4 Salt; Cp2Fe+ BF4-
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Quality Control

Our Ferrocenium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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