FeFp

FeFp, also known as Ferrocene-based phosphine ligands, refers to a class of organometallic compounds that combine the unique properties of ferrocene with phosphine functionality. Ferrocene itself is a stable organometallic compound with a sandwich structure, where an iron atom is located between two cyclopentadienyl rings. The incorporation of phosphine groups, such as diphenylphosphine, onto the cyclopentadienyl rings of ferrocene creates ligands with enhanced electronic and steric properties.

These FeFp ligands are widely employed in catalysis, particularly in transition metal-catalyzed reactions. Their rigid ferrocene backbone provides a well-defined coordination environment for metal centers, influencing stereoselectivity and reactivity. The electronic nature of the phosphine substituents can also be tuned to modulate the catalytic activity. FeFp ligands have found applications in various cross-coupling reactions, asymmetric hydrogenation, and other synthetic transformations. Their stability, tunable electronic properties, and ability to promote high enantioselectivity make them valuable tools in modern organic synthesis and materials science. Research continues to explore new variations of FeFp ligands with different substituents to further optimize their performance in diverse catalytic systems.