Description

(R)-(-)-Crotonyl Cyclopentanedienyl Iron Carbonyl Triphenylphosphine Complex is a chiral organometallic complex of iron, characterized by its specific stereochemistry and functional groups. This compound is a valuable intermediate and catalyst precursor in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the stereoselective construction of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a chiral catalyst or catalyst precursor in enantioselective synthesis, including hydrogenation and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research and development of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of high-value specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where precise stereocontrol is essential.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its properties in the development of novel organometallic polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic and organometallic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(-)-Crotonyl Cyclopentanedienyl Iron Carbonyl Triphenylphosphine Complex
CAS No.	124150-07-8
Molecular Formula	C30H25FeO2P
Molecular Weight	504.34 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(-)-Crotonyl(cyclopentadienyl)iron dicarbonyl triphenylphosphine; (R)-(-)-Crotonyl CpFe(CO)2PPh3; (η5-Cyclopentadienyl)(η2-trans-crotonyl)iron dicarbonyl triphenylphosphine (R enantiomer); (R)-(-)-Crotonyl(η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)2P(C6H5)3; Chiral crotonyl iron complex; CpFe(CO)2(crotonyl)PPh3 (R); (R)-(-)-Crotonyl-Fp-PPh3; Fp-crotonyl-PPh3 (R enantiomer)
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-Crotonyl Cyclopentanedienyl Iron Carbonyl Triphenylphosphine Complex is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical and chiral purity. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC and NMR spectroscopy, to confirm identity, enantiomeric excess, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to maintain stability. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or elevated temperatures should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM, toluene)

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