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N,N-Dimethylaminomethylferrocene
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C13H17FeN | |
Molar mass | 243.131 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | orange oil |
Melting point | 5–8 °C (41–46 °F; 278–281 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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N,N-Dimethylaminomethylferrocene is the dimethylaminomethyl derivative of ferrocene, (C5H5)Fe(C5H4CH2N(CH3)2. It is an air-stable, dark-orange syrup that is soluble in common organic solvents. The compound is prepared by the reaction of ferrocene with formaldehyde and dimethylamine:[1]
It is a precursor to prototypes of ferrocene-containing redox sensors[2] and diverse ligands.[3]
The amine can be quaternized,[4] which provides access to many derivatives.[5]