Synthesis, Structure, Electrochemistry, and Cytotoxic Properties of Ferrocenyl Ester Derivatives

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Scheme 2: Synthesis, Structure, Electrochemistry, and Cytotoxic Properties of Ferrocenyl Ester Derivatives 