Description

(R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(Eta5-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)(Triphenylphosphine)Iron is a chiral organometallic complex of significant value in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a highly selective catalyst and chiral building block, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure intermediates. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel synthetic pathways and asymmetric catalysis.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a chiral catalyst or catalyst precursor in stereoselective hydrogenation, hydrosilylation, and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used as a key chiral ligand or reagent in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals requiring precise stereochemical control.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a critical tool in methodological development for new organometallic and catalytic processes.
• Agrochemical Development: Applied in the research and synthesis of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereoisomers exhibit desired biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for the development of novel chiral materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(Eta5-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)(Triphenylphosphine)Iron
CAS No.	36548-61-5
Molecular Formula	C32H27FeO2P
Molecular Weight	530.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(η5-cyclopentadienyl)(triphenylphosphine)iron; (R)-CpFe(CO)(COCH3)PPh3; (R)-(-)-Acetylcyclopentadienylcarbonyltriphenylphosphineiron; (R)-Acetyl(cyclopentadienyl)carbonyl(triphenylphosphine)iron; (R)-(-)-Acetyl(η5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)carbonyl(triphenylphosphine)iron; Chiral Iron Cyclopentadienyl Complex; (R)-Fe-Cp-AC-PPh3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-Acetylcarbonyl(Eta5-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)(Triphenylphosphine)Iron is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chiral purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including chiral HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and full analytical data 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, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. Allow the sealed container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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