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: 5 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

Product Identifier

• 1,10-Phenanthroline, anhydrous

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,10-Phenanthroline

RUO – Research Use Only