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1,10-Phenanthroline

(anhydrous) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1,10-Phenanthroline

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H8N2
CAS Number:
66-71-7
Molecular Weight:
180.21
MDL number:
MFCD00011678
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
EC Index Number:
200-629-2
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

form

powder

potency

132 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

mp

117-119 °C

solubility

2.69 g/L

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C12H8N2/c1-3-9-5-6-10-4-2-8-14-12(10)11(9)13-7-1/h1-8H

InChI key

DGEZNRSVGBDHLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Optoelectronic applications: 1,10-Phenanthroline was utilized in the synthesis of europium (III) ß-diketonate complexes, demonstrating significant potential in red-emissive display technologies, furthering its use in optoelectronic devices (Redhu et al., 2024).
  • Photovoltaic device efficiency: Research involving organic electron transport layers (ETLs) highlighted the use of 1,10-Phenanthroline in enhancing the performance of carbon electrode-based perovskite solar cells, contributing to advancements in solar energy technology (Ijaz et al., 2024).
  • Green chemistry catalysts: 1,10-Phenanthroline served as a catalyst in a manganese(II)-based system for the aqueous synthesis of organic heterocycles, emphasizing its role in promoting environmentally friendly chemical processes (Mondal et al., 2024).
  • Synthesis and characterization of ligands: The synthesis and spectroscopic analysis of water-soluble ligands based on the 1,10-Phenanthroline core were detailed, expanding its applications in the development of new molecular ligands for coordination chemistry (Nycz et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (HClO₄): ≥ 99.0 %
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 115 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 119 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

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Skull and crossbonesEnvironment
GHS06,GHS09

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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