Description

Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate is a unique organometallic monomer that combines the redox-active ferrocene moiety with a polymerizable methacrylate group. This compound matters for its ability to impart specific electrochemical, thermal, and optical properties to advanced polymeric materials. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty polymers, advanced coatings, and functional materials for electronics and sensing applications.

Application

• Functional Polymer Synthesis: As a key monomer for creating redox-responsive polymers, smart hydrogels, and self-healing materials.
• Advanced Coatings: Used in the formulation of specialty coatings that require unique electrical conductivity or corrosion inhibition properties.
• Electrochemical Sensors: Serves as a precursor for modifying electrode surfaces to enhance sensitivity and selectivity in biosensor and chemical sensor development.
• Conductive Adhesives & Inks: Incorporated into formulations for printable electronics and electrically conductive adhesives.
• Catalyst Supports & Immobilization: Used to create polymer-supported catalysts where the ferrocene unit can play a role in catalytic activity or recovery.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable building block for exploring new organometallic polymers and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	31566-61-7
Molecular Formula	C15H16FeO2
Molecular Weight	284.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid (ferrocenylmethyl) ester; Methacrylic acid ferrocenylmethyl ester; Ferrocenemethyl methacrylate; (Ferrocenylmethyl) methacrylate; FcCH2MMA; N-(Ferrocenylmethyl)methacrylamide (common misnomer); Ferrocene-containing methacrylate monomer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and polymerization. Allow the container to reach room temperature in a dry environment before opening to prevent moisture condensation. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Iron Content (Elemental Analysis)	Conforms to theoretical value

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