N,N-Dimethylaminomethylferrocene
N,N-Dimethylaminomethylferrocene is the dimethylaminomethyl derivative of ferrocene, Fe2. 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:
It is a precursor to prototypes of ferrocene-containing redox sensors and diverse ligands.
The amine can be quaternized, which provides access to many derivatives.
