Description

(2-(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocenyl)Ethyl Methyl Ether is a specialized organometallic ligand featuring a ferrocene backbone modified with a phosphine donor group and an ether side chain. This compound matters as a highly effective chiral ligand and catalyst precursor in asymmetric synthesis, offering unique steric and electronic properties for controlling reaction stereochemistry. It is needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel synthetic routes and producing enantiomerically pure compounds.

Application

• As a chiral ligand in asymmetric hydrogenation and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• As a catalyst precursor in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• For the synthesis of enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
• In the development of novel agrochemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• As a key component in the preparation of advanced materials and organometallic complexes.
• For academic and industrial research in homogeneous catalysis and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocenyl)Ethyl Methyl Ether
CAS No.	82863-72-7
Molecular Formula	C31H31FeOP
Molecular Weight	506.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[2-(Methoxy)ethyl]-2-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene; (2-(Diphenylphosphino)-1-ferrocenyl)ethyl methyl ether; PPFA-OMe; Josiphos-type ligand derivative; Chiral ferrocenylphosphine ligand; [2-(Diphenylphosphino)ferrocen-1-yl]ethyl methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocenyl)Ethyl Methyl Ether is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized by NMR (1H, 13C, 31P), HPLC, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request to support your R&D and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee (by chiral HPLC)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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