Description

Ferrocenecarboxaldehyde is a versatile organometallic compound featuring a formyl group attached to a ferrocene core. This unique structure makes it a valuable key intermediate and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating ferrocene-containing bioactive molecules.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare chiral and achiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Material Science Building Block: A key monomer for synthesizing ferrocene-based polymers, dendrimers, and functional materials with redox-active properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in developing new organometallic compounds with potential pesticidal or herbicidal activity.
• Electrochemical Sensor Development: Utilized to modify electrode surfaces for creating sensitive and selective biosensors and chemical sensors.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for various transformations, including condensations, reductions, and nucleophilic additions, to access diverse ferrocene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrocenecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	12093-10-6
Molecular Formula	C11H10FeO
Molecular Weight	214.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Formylferrocene; Ferrocene-1-carboxaldehyde; Ferrocenylaldehyde; 1-Ferrocenecarboxaldehyde; (Formylcyclopentadienyl)cyclopentadienyliron; Ferrocene carboxaldehyde; Cyclopentadienyl(formylcyclopentadienyl)iron
EINECS	235-255-8

Quality Control

Our Ferrocenecarboxaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C

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