Description

Butylferrocene is an organometallic compound belonging to the ferrocene family, characterized by a butyl substituent on one of its cyclopentadienyl rings. This modification enhances its solubility in organic solvents and fine-tunes its redox properties, making it a valuable precursor and intermediate in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and polymer science for developing sensors, conductive polymers, and asymmetric catalysts.

Application

• Electrochemical Sensor Development: Utilized as a redox mediator to enhance electron transfer in biosensors and chemical sensors.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a chiral ligand precursor or catalyst in stereoselective organic synthesis.
• Conductive Polymer Research: Acts as a dopant or comonomer to impart electrical conductivity and redox activity to polymeric materials.
• Fuel Cell & Battery Components: Investigated for use in modifying electrodes and electrolytes to improve performance metrics.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organometallic complexes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental studies in organometallic chemistry and for prototyping new technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butylferrocene
CAS No.	31904-29-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₈Fe
Molecular Weight	242.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Monobutylferrocene; 1-Butylferrocene; (Butylcyclopentadienyl)cyclopentadienyliron; Ferrocene, butyl-; Butyl ferrocene; n-Butylferrocene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butylferrocene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent batch-to-batch reliability. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize exposure to air during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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