Description

n-Succinimidyl Ferrocenecarboxylate is a high-purity, organometallic active ester reagent featuring a ferrocene moiety. This compound matters for its unique redox-active properties and utility as a versatile linker in bioconjugation and materials science, enabling the stable attachment of ferrocene to biomolecules and polymers. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemical biosensor development, bioanalytical chemistry, and the synthesis of advanced functional materials.

Application

• Key reagent for the labeling and conjugation of proteins, peptides, and antibodies with a redox-active ferrocene tag.
• Critical component in the development of electrochemical immunosensors and DNA biosensors for medical diagnostics.
• Building block for synthesizing redox-active polymers and dendrimers with tailored electronic properties.
• Preparation of surface-modified electrodes for catalysis and sensing applications.
• Intermediate in organic synthesis for introducing the ferrocenyl group into complex molecular architectures.
• Research tool in studying electron transfer processes in biological and synthetic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Succinimidyl Ferrocenecarboxylate
CAS No.	115223-09-1
Molecular Formula	C15H13FeNO4
Molecular Weight	327.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrocenecarboxylic Acid N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester; N-Hydroxysuccinimidyl Ferrocenecarboxylate; NHS-Ferrocene; Fc-COO-NHS; 1,1'-Ferrocenedicarboxylic Acid Mono-N-succinimidyl Ester; Succinimidyl Ferrocenoate; N-Succinimidyl Ferrocenylcarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our n-Succinimidyl Ferrocenecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research and development applications. Each lot is characterized by NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) due to its sensitivity to oxidation and moisture. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in DMF, DMSO, acetonitrile

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