(Rp)-1-[(1S)-(1-Aminoethyl)]-2-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (CAS 607389-84-4)

(Rp)-1-[(1S)-(1-Aminoethyl)]-2-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene is a chiral ligand known for its distinctive coordination chemistry, particularly with transition metals, which allows it to act as a catalyst in various asymmetric syntheses. The presence of both ferrocene and phosphine moieties provides a unique electronic and spatial environment that facilitates the stabilization of transition states during catalytic cycles. This stabilization is for the high enantioselectivity observed in reactions involving this ligand. Its role in research has been instrumental in the development of novel synthetic pathways, enabling the efficient production of chiral molecules. The compound′s ability to form stable complexes with metals, coupled with its chiral nature, makes it an invaluable tool in the study of asymmetric catalysis, where it has been applied in the synthesis of a wide array of complex organic molecules. The specific configuration of (Rp)-1-[(1S)-(1-Aminoethyl)]-2-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene plays a pivotal role in its mechanism of action, as it directly influences the ligand′s electronic properties and, by extension, its catalytic activity and selectivity.