Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties of Functionalized Ferrocene with Hydroxycinnamate Derivatives-An Integrated Experimental and Theoretical Study.

Two ferrocenyl derivatives, and , were synthesized by a condensation reaction between the amino ferrocene and hydroxycinnamic acids, that is, caffeic acid () and ferulic acid (). The structures and purity of all compounds were characterized by H- and C NMR spectroscopies, Mass spectrometry (MS), and elemental analysis. The antioxidant properties of and and of its ligand were studied for free radical scavenging activity toward DPPH, superoxide anion (O), NO, and ABTS by UV-vis and electron spin resonance spectroscopies.