Introduction:
Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene, commonly known as DPPF, is an organophosphorus compound consisting of a ferrocene backbone substituted with two diphenylphosphino groups. It is a versatile bidentate ligand widely used in homogeneous catalysis and organometallic chemistry. DPPF’s strong chelating ability and excellent thermal and oxidative stability make it a preferred choice in various catalytic reactions, including cross-coupling and hydrogenation processes.
 
Applications:
Used as a bidentate ligand in transition metal catalysis (e.g., palladium, nickel, platinum complexes)
Key component in Suzuki, Stille, Negishi, and Heck coupling reactions
Applied in hydrogenation and carbon–carbon bond formation reactions
Useful in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer synthesis
Acts as a stabilizing agent for metal complexes in research and industrial catalysis
 
Benefits:
High catalytic efficiency and selectivity in metal-mediated reactions
Excellent thermal and chemical stability
Enhanced solubility in common organic solvents
Strong metal–ligand bonding, improving catalyst lifetime
Versatile performance across diverse chemical transformations