Description

Ferrocenecarboxamide is a versatile organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene moiety linked to a carboxamide functional group. This unique structure provides a stable redox-active center and a site for further chemical modification, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced materials science and catalysis. It is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel catalysts, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing chiral ferrocenyl ligands used in asymmetric catalysis for pharmaceutical and fine chemical production.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those exploring organometallic-based therapeutics.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or additive in the development of redox-active polymers, conductive materials, and sensors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in creating novel active ingredients for crop protection agents.
• Electrochemical Studies: Used as a standard or model compound in electrochemistry due to its well-defined and reversible redox behavior.
• Academic and R&D: A fundamental reagent for synthetic organometallic chemistry and methodological studies in universities and corporate R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrocenecarboxamide
CAS No.	1287-17-8
Molecular Formula	C11H11FeNO
Molecular Weight	229.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrocene-1-carboxamide; Ferrocenylcarboxamide; 1-Carbamoylferrocene; Ferrocene carboxamide; NCP 01-0115; (Ferrocenyl)carboxamide; Ferrocenecarboxylic acid amide; Ferrocene-1-carboxylic acid amide
EINECS	215-077-7

Quality Control

Our Ferrocenecarboxamide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	178 - 182 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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