Synthesis of mono-amino-functionalised ferrocene, ferrocene salts and ferrocenium salts

A number of mono-amino-functionalised ferrocenes, ferrocene salts and a mono-amino-functionalised ferrocenium salt have been synthesised and characterised. This represents a novel method of accessing these important classes of molecules. In the cases of some of the ferrocene salts, there are some interesting structural features in the solid state. These include N-H...O and N-H...F hydrogen bonds.