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Ferroceneboronic acid (CAS 12152-94-2)

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Alternate Names:
(Boronocyclopentadienyl)cyclopentadienyl iron
Application:
Ferroceneboronic acid is a redox-acitce electrochemical probe
CAS Number:
12152-94-2
Molecular Weight:
229.85
Molecular Formula:
C10H11BFeO2
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Ferroceneboronic acid is synthesized through a direct reaction between ferrocenyl Grignard reagents and trimethyl borate, followed by hydrolysis. The boronic acid group in ferroceneboronic acid can act as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic reactions. The ferrocene moiety can potentially stabilize the transition state of the reaction or modify the electronic properties of the boronic acid, affecting the catalytic activity. Researchers investigate the mechanistic aspects of these reactions and the reusability of the ferroceneboronic acid catalyst. The electrochemical properties of ferroceneboronic acid are significant due to the redox-active ferrocene core. Studies focus on the electrochemical behavior of this compound and its potential applications in sensors or electronic devices.


Ferroceneboronic acid (CAS 12152-94-2) References

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Ferroceneboronic acid, 1 g

sc-500783
1 g
$265.00