Description

1,1'-Dimethylferrocene is a symmetrically substituted metallocene derivative, serving as a versatile organometallic building block and catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its enhanced stability and tunable redox properties compared to ferrocene, making it a critical component in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of electrochemistry, polymer science, and asymmetric catalysis, where its predictable behavior and structural robustness are highly prized.

Application

• Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors: Used as a stable and reversible redox mediator in the development of diagnostic and analytical devices.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive for creating conductive polymers, liquid crystals, and novel organometallic frameworks (MOFs).
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a chiral ligand precursor for transition metal catalysts used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Fuel Additives: Employed as a combustion catalyst and antiknock agent in specialty fuel formulations to improve performance.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a robust, electron-transfer agent in various organic transformations and as a model compound in mechanistic studies.
• Surface Modification: Applied for creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on electrode surfaces for corrosion inhibition or specific electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Dimethylferrocene
CAS No.	1291-47-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄Fe
Molecular Weight	214.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylferrocene; 1,1'-Dimethylferrocene; Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dimethyliron; Ferrocene, 1,1'-dimethyl-; (Dimethylcyclopentadienyl)iron; DMFc; 1,1'-Bis(methyl)ferrocene; EINECS 215-084-7
EINECS	215-084-7

Quality Control

Our 1,1'-Dimethylferrocene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific research or GMP-grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	32 - 36 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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