The synthesis of six N-ferrocenoyl dipeptide eater derivatives FcCOR (Fc=(e
ta(5)-C5H5)Fe(eta(5)-C5H4); R=Gly-Gly(OMe) (1), Leu-Leu(OEt) (2), Ala-Phe(O
Et) (3), Phe-Phe(OMe) (4), Phe-Leu(OBn) (5) and Phr-Ser(OEt) (6)) is descri
bed. The electrochemical anion sensing behaviour (using a platinum microdis
k working electrode) and H-1 NMR anion coordination studies of these novel
pendant N-ferrocenoyl dipeptide eater derivatives with a range of anions ar
e reported. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.