Description

(R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(Eta5-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)(Triphenylphosphine)Iron is a chiral organometallic complex of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound matters as a highly specialized catalyst and ligand precursor, enabling precise stereocontrol in asymmetric transformations. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of complex, optically active molecules.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: As a chiral catalyst precursor for enantioselective hydrogenation, hydrosilylation, and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serving as a key intermediate for the preparation of novel chiral phosphine ligands.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Production: Facilitating the synthesis of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable tool for methodological development in organometallic chemistry and catalysis studies.
• Material Science: Potential use in the development of chiral molecular materials and sensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(Eta5-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)(Triphenylphosphine)Iron
CAS No.	36548-60-4
Molecular Formula	C32H27FeO2P
Molecular Weight	530.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(η5-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-yl)(Triphenylphosphine)Iron; (R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(cyclopentadienyl)(triphenylphosphine)iron; (R)-(-)-CpFe(CO)(COCH3)(PPh3); (R)-(-)-Acetylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl triphenylphosphine; (R)-(-)-Acetyl(cyclopentadienyl)dicarbonyl(triphenylphosphine)iron; (R)-(-)-Acetyl(η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)2(PPh3); Chiral Iron Acyl Complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(Eta5-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)(Triphenylphosphine)Iron is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chiral purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC and NMR spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This compound is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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