Description

1,1'-Bis(Phenylphosphino)Ferrocene is a specialized organometallic ligand featuring a ferrocene backbone with two phenylphosphino substituents. This compound matters as a highly effective and tunable ligand for transition metal catalysis, enabling critical cross-coupling and asymmetric synthesis reactions. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds and optimizing synthetic pathways.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: As a versatile ligand for palladium, rhodium, and other transition metals in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in the development of chiral catalysts for the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes and polymers with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and key intermediates through efficient catalytic processes.
• Agrochemical Development: Applied in catalytic routes for creating new active ingredients for crop protection agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for exploring new catalytic systems and reaction methodologies in chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Bis(Phenylphosphino)Ferrocene
CAS No.	134537-54-5
Molecular Formula	C22H20FeP2
Molecular Weight	402.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (common misnomer); DPPF (common abbreviation); 1,1'-Ferrocenediyl-bis(diphenylphosphine); Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene; Ferrocenylbis(diphenylphosphine); 1,1'-Bis(Phenylposphino)Ferrocene Monoo; (Diphenylphosphino)ferrocenyl(diphenylphosphine)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,1'-Bis(Phenylphosphino)Ferrocene is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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