1,10-Phenanthroline, 99%, may contain up to 1.5% water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,10-Phenanthroline, anhydrous is used as a chelating agent, used as bidendate nitrogen ligands in Heck type reactions as an alternative to phospine ligands. It is widely used as an indicator for alkyllithium reagents and an inhibitor of metallopeptidase enzymes. It is also used in the analysis formulations in end-user industries like food, beverage and pharmaceuticals.

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Applications
1,10-Phenanthroline is used as a chelating agent, used as bidendate nitrogen ligands in Heck type reactions as an alternative to phospine ligands. It is widely used as an indicator for alkyllithium reagents and an inhibitor of metallopeptidase enzymes. It is also used in the analysis formulations in end-user industries like food, beverage and pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 66-71-7
• Molecular Formula: C12H8N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00011678
• InChI Key: DGEZNRSVGBDHLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-phenanthroline, 4,5-diazaphenanthrene, orthophenanthroline, phenanthroline, 1,10-o-phenanthroline, phen, 2-phenanthroline, beta-phenanthroline, .beta.-phenanthroline
• PubChem CID: 1318
• ChEBI: CHEBI:44975
• IUPAC Name: 1,10-phenanthroline
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C3=C(C=CC=N3)C=C2)N=C1

• Melting Point: 116°C to 119°C
• Boiling Point: >330°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 126461
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,7214
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetone and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 180.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,10-Phenanthroline

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	200-629-2
RTECSNumber	SF8300000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only