Description

(1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene)Tetracarbonylchromium is a sophisticated organometallic complex that combines a ferrocene-based diphosphine ligand with a chromium carbonyl moiety. This compound matters as a highly effective and selective catalyst precursor, particularly valuable for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the ferrocene backbone. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as asymmetric hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and C-C bond-forming reactions.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a chiral ligand precursor for enantioselective hydrogenation and other asymmetric transformations in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Used in hydroformylation, hydrosilylation, and polymerization reactions where precise control over metal center activity is required.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organometallic frameworks, molecular electronics, and redox-active materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for investigating new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Catalyzes the production of high-value, complex organic molecules where traditional catalysts fail.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene)Tetracarbonylchromium
CAS No.	67292-31-3
Molecular Formula	C34H26CrFeO4P2
Molecular Weight	660.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Chromium tetracarbonyl(1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene); (dppf)Cr(CO)4; 1,1'-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene chromium tetracarbonyl complex; Ferrocenediyl-bis(diphenylphosphine) chromium tetracarbonyl; DPPF chromium tetracarbonyl; (η5-C5H5)Fe(η5-C5H4PPh2)2Cr(CO)4; Chromium(0) tetracarbonyl(1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene)
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Quality Control

Our (1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene)Tetracarbonylchromium is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) 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. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Chromium Content	7.0 - 8.5 %
Iron Content	7.5 - 9.0 %
Phosphorus Content	8.5 - 10.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, DCM, toluene)

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