Description

(S)-(-)-N,n-Dimethyl-1-Ferrocenylethylamine is a chiral ferrocene-based amine, a versatile organometallic building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a planar chiral ferrocene moiety, makes it a highly valuable ligand precursor for creating transition metal catalysts. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing enantioselective catalytic processes.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a key chiral precursor for synthesizing ferrocenylphosphine ligands (e.g., Josiphos-type ligands) used in hydrogenation, cross-coupling, and other enantioselective reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where high enantiomeric purity is critical.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create chiral catalysts and intermediates for the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for novel chiral organometallic polymers, liquid crystals, and electrochemical sensors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organometallic chemistry and catalysis development.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(-)-N,n-Dimethyl-1-Ferrocenylethylamine
CAS No.	31886-57-4
Molecular Formula	C14H19FeN
Molecular Weight	257.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-N,N-Dimethyl-1-ferrocenylethylamine; (S)-(-)-1-Ferrocenyl-N,N-dimethylethylamine; (S)-N,N-Dimethyl-1-(ferrocenyl)ethylamine; (S)-N,N-Dimethyl-α-methylferrocenemethylamine; (S)-(-)-Ugi's Amine; (S)-DMEA-Fc; (S)-FcEA(NMe2); (1S)-N,N-Dimethyl-1-(ferrocen-1-yl)ethan-1-amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-N,n-Dimethyl-1-Ferrocenylethylamine 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 suitable for advanced catalytic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation [α]	Contact for details

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