Description

Chloromercuriferrocene is an organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene core functionalized with a chloromercury group. This unique structure makes it a valuable precursor and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists working on catalyst development, organic synthesis, and the creation of novel metallopolymers. Its specific reactivity profile is leveraged in applications requiring precise metal-ligand interactions and electron transfer processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing novel transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for the preparation of more complex ferrocene derivatives and heterobimetallic complexes.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of electroactive polymers, redox-active films, and other functional materials with tailored electronic properties.
• Ligand Development: Employed to create mercury-containing ligands for coordination chemistry and the study of heavy metal interactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in specific analytical methods for mercury detection or speciation studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical research chemical for investigating reaction mechanisms and exploring new applications in supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloromercuriferrocene
CAS No.	34742-71-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClFeHg
Molecular Weight	413.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloromercurioferrocene; Mercury, chloroferrocenyl-; Ferrocenylmercury chloride; (Chloromercuri)ferrocene; Chloroferrocenylmercury; (Ferrocenyl)mercury chloride; Chloromercuryferrocene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chloromercuriferrocene is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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