(S)-(−)-N,N-Dimethyl-1-ferrocenylethylamine (CAS 31886-57-4)

(S)-(−)-N,N-Dimethyl-1-ferrocenylethylamine is a chiral ferrocene derivative characterized by its unique incorporation of a ferrocenyl group alongside an ethylamine structure, making it an intriguing subject for research in the field of organometallic chemistry. Its stereochemical configuration, denoted by the (S)-(−) prefix, indicates its ability to interact in a specific manner with chiral environments, which is of particular interest in studies related to asymmetric synthesis and catalysis. The presence of the dimethylamino group attached to the ethyl chain provides a basis for its use in the synthesis of complex molecules, serving as a ligand or catalyst that can introduce chirality to other compounds. Furthermore, its ferrocenyl moiety—the iron(II) cation sandwiched between two cyclopentadienyl anions—contributes to its redox properties, making it valuable in electrochemical research. As such, (S)-(−)-N,N-Dimethyl-1-ferrocenylethylamine is employed in a variety of research applications, particularly those exploring new materials, catalytic processes, and synthetic methodologies that leverage its unique chemical structure and properties.