Description

4-Ferrocenylbutyric Acid is a versatile organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene moiety linked to a butyric acid chain. This unique structure provides valuable redox properties and chemical functionality, making it a critical intermediate in advanced materials science and catalysis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, polymer modification, and pharmaceutical synthesis, where its ferrocene unit enables applications in sensors, conductive polymers, and as a building block for novel organometallic complexes.

Application

• Electrochemical Sensor Development: Used as a redox mediator or to functionalize electrode surfaces for biosensors and chemical detection systems.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating ferrocene-containing polymers with unique electrical, optical, or self-assembly properties.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis or as a catalyst component in organic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of novel organometallic drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Surface Modification & Nanotechnology: Used to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or to functionalize nanoparticles for specialized applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and developing next-generation functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ferrocenylbutyric Acid
CAS No.	1291-76-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₈FeO₂
Molecular Weight	274.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrocenebutanoic Acid; 4-Ferrocenylbutanoic Acid; (Ferrocenyl)butyric Acid; γ-Ferrocenylbutyric Acid; 4-(Ferrocenyl)butyric Acid; 3-Carboxypropylferrocene; 4-(1,1'-Ferrocenediyl)butyric Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-ferrocenyl-
EINECS	215-067-1

Quality Control

Our 4-Ferrocenylbutyric Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 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.