Description

Poly(Vinylferrocene) is a metallopolymer featuring ferrocene units incorporated into a vinyl polymer backbone, offering unique redox-active and organometallic properties. This compound is valued for its electrochemical stability and ability to mediate electron transfer, making it a critical functional material in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by industries and academic institutions focused on creating novel electrode materials, biosensors, and smart polymeric systems.

Application

• Electrochemical Biosensors: Used as a redox mediator to enhance sensitivity and stability in glucose and other metabolite sensors.
• Modified Electrodes: Serves as a key component for surface modification to create stable, electroactive films for catalysis and analysis.
• Redox-Active Polymers: Employed in the development of smart materials for data storage, molecular electronics, and electrochromic devices.
• Catalysis: Acts as a support or co-catalyst in various organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its ferrocene centers.
• Antistatic & Conductive Coatings: Imparts electrical conductivity to polymers for applications in electronics and specialized coatings.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for researching charge transport, polymer physics, and new organometallic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Vinylferrocene)
CAS No.	34801-99-5
Molecular Formula	(C12H12Fe)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Polyvinylferrocene; PVF; Poly(1-ferrocenylethylene); Poly(ferrocenyl ethylene); Vinylferrocene polymer; Ferrocene-containing polymer; Poly(vinyl ferrocene); Poly(ferrocenylmethyl methacrylate) (related copolymer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(Vinylferrocene) is produced and tested under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized for key parameters including molecular weight distribution, iron content, and redox behavior. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and analytical results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark brown solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Iron Content	Contact for details
Molecular Weight (Mw)	Specified by grade (GPC)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, Toluene)

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