Compound Q&A
How is [(dimethylamino)methyl]ferrocene (CAS: 1271-86-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
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[(Dimethylamino)methyl]ferrocene is usually synthesized through the reaction of ferrocene with dimethylaminomethyl chloride in the presence of a base like triethylamine. The reaction is typically carried out in an inert solvent such as dichloromethane at room temperature, yielding the compound with good selectivity and high yield.
About
CAS No
1271-86-9
English Name
Ferrocene, [(dimethylamino)methyl]-
Molecular Formula
C13H17FeN
Molecular Weight
243.13 g/mol
EINECS
215-044-8
SMILES
[CH-]1C=CC=C1.CN(C[C-]1C=CC=C1)C.[Fe+2]
InChIKey
JJJSTEANRWLZBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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