Description

(R)-Ferrocenyl p-Tolyl Sulfoxide is a chiral organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene backbone asymmetrically substituted with a p-tolyl sulfoxide group. This compound matters as a versatile and highly valuable chiral ligand and building block in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel chiral molecules and catalysts.

Application

• As a chiral ligand in asymmetric transition metal catalysis, including hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions.
• As a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel chiral ferrocene-based catalysts and auxiliaries.
• In pharmaceutical research for the development of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• In agrochemical research for creating chiral pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy.
• As a building block for advanced materials with potential applications in nonlinear optics (NLO) and molecular electronics.
• In academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Ferrocenyl p-Tolyl Sulfoxide
CAS No.	130225-27-3
Molecular Formula	C17H16FeOS
Molecular Weight	324.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(-)-Ferrocenyl p-Tolyl Sulfoxide; (R)-1-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfinyl]ferrocene; (R)-Fc-p-Tolylsulfoxide; (R)-Fc-p-TolSO; (R)-Ferrocenyl-4-methylphenyl sulfoxide; (R)-1-Ferrocenyl-4-methylphenyl sulfoxide; (R)-1-(p-Tolylsulfinyl)ferrocene; (R)-Fc-p-Tolyl-SO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-Ferrocenyl p-Tolyl Sulfoxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, to ensure high chemical and optical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and assay is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your sensitive applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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