Description

Decamethylferrocene Hexafluorophosphate is an organometallic salt widely recognized for its role as a stable, one-electron oxidant and as a key precursor in materials science. This compound matters for its utility in initiating and mediating polymerization reactions, particularly in the synthesis of conductive polymers and advanced electronic materials. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, organic electronics, and catalysis, serving as a critical component for creating novel functional materials.

Application

• Electrochemical Initiator: Used as a stable and efficient one-electron oxidant for initiating cationic polymerization and other redox-driven chemical transformations.
• Conductive Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a crucial dopant or oxidizing agent in the production of conductive polymers like polyaniline and polypyrrole for electronic applications.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the fabrication of organometallic complexes and molecular materials with tailored magnetic or electronic properties.
• Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or co-catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, leveraging the redox-active ferrocene center.
• Charge-Transfer Salts: Utilized in the preparation of organic charge-transfer salts and ionic liquids for advanced electrochemical devices.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a reference standard or redox mediator in electrochemical sensors and analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decamethylferrocene Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	54182-44-4
Molecular Formula	C20H30F6FeP
Molecular Weight	480.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)iron(II) Hexafluorophosphate; Decamethylferrocenium Hexafluorophosphate; [Fe(Cp*)2]PF6; Ferrocene, decamethyl-, hexafluorophosphate(1-); 1,1',2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5'-Decamethylferrocenium Hexafluorophosphate
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Quality Control

Our Decamethylferrocene Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to verify identity and potency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and production quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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