The selective synthesis of mono-and 1, 1′-di {(perfluoroalkyl) acylated} ferrocenes by Friedel–Crafts acylation with (perfluoroalkyl) acyl halides is described. The acyl derivatives were further converted to the corresponding (perfluoroalkyl) alkyl ferrocenes by reduction of the carbonyl group with LiAlH4/AlCl3. Electrochemical studies of all the obtained substituted ferrocenes were carried out to assess the influence of the perfluoroalkyl ponytails on their ...
