ferrocene monocarboxylic acid, CAS No. 1271-42-7

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1271-42-7

Catalog No. EBD34988

CAS 1271-42-7

Name ferrocene monocarboxylic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Ferrocenecarboxylicacid Ferrocenemonocarboxylicacid FerronceneMonocarboxylicAcid Carboxyferrocene FCA iron(2+)5-carboxycyclopenta-1,3-dienidecyclopenta-1,3-dienide(1:1:1) 1,2,3,4,5-cyclopentanepentayl,1-carboxy-,compd.with1,2,3,4,5-cyclopentanepentayl,ironsalt(1:1:1) Ferocenemonocarboxylicacid cyclopenta-2,4-diene-1-carboxylicacid:cyclopentane:iron ferrocene-1-carboxylicacid (carboxycyclopentadienyl)-cyclopentadienyliron ferrocene,carboxy- ferroenecarboxylicacid

Molecular Formula: C11H10FeO2

Molecular Weight: 230.04

MDL Number: MFCD00001430

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Optoelectronic Functional Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Organometallic Reagents > Other Organometallic Reagents

Product Description:

Ferrocene monocarboxylic acid is an organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene core substituted with a carboxylic acid functional group. This structure combines the redox-active and electron-donating properties of the ferrocenyl moiety with the versatile reactivity of the carboxyl group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block. Its primary applications are in materials science and coordination chemistry. It serves as a key precursor for synthesizing redox-active polymers, molecular wires, and modified electrodes for electrochemical sensors. The carboxylic acid group allows for covalent attachment to surfaces (e.g., gold, carbon) or integration into larger molecular architectures, while the ferrocene unit provides a stable and tunable redox center. It is also used to prepare ferrocene-containing ligands for catalysis and as a monomer for functional materials. As a specialty organometallic reagent, it is less common than simple ferrocene derivatives but is crucial for constructing advanced functional materials where precise control over redox properties and molecular connectivity is required. Handling requires standard precautions for organometallic compounds.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 210 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Storage: Flammables area

Analytical Data

Appearance: dark brown powder