Description

(S)-(p-Toluenesulfinyl)Ferrocene is a high-value, chiral organometallic compound featuring a planar chiral ferrocene backbone modified with a sulfinyl group. This compound matters as a versatile and highly effective chiral ligand or auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for catalytic applications and the construction of complex stereocenters.

Application

• As a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, including hydrogenation, allylic substitution, and cross-coupling reactions.
• As a chiral auxiliary for the diastereoselective synthesis of enantiomerically enriched organic molecules.
• In the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high stereochemical purity.
• For the synthesis of advanced materials with specific chiral or electronic properties.
• In methodological development within academic and industrial organic chemistry laboratories.
• As a key intermediate in the preparation of more complex ferrocene-based catalysts and ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(p-Toluenesulfinyl)Ferrocene
CAS No.	164297-25-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₆FeOS
Molecular Weight	324.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-p-Tolylsulfinylferrocene; (S)-p-Tolylsulfinylferrocene; (S)-Ferrocenyl p-tolyl sulfoxide; (S)-1-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfinyl]ferrocene; (S)-Fesulphos; Fesulphos ligand; (S)-Tolylsulfinylferrocene; (S)-FcSO(p-Tol)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-(p-Toluenesulfinyl)Ferrocene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chiral purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including chiral HPLC and NMR spectroscopy, to verify identity and enantiomeric excess. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 for long-term stability. The compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; allow the sealed 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%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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