Description

3,8-Dibromo-1,10-Phenanthroline is a halogenated derivative of the versatile 1,10-phenanthroline ligand, a key building block in coordination chemistry and materials science. This compound matters for its enhanced electronic properties and steric profile, making it a superior precursor for synthesizing advanced metal-organic complexes and functional materials. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and as a specialized ligand for catalytic and luminescent applications.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a crucial electron-transport material and as a building block for host and emitter molecules in display and lighting technologies.
• Photovoltaic Materials: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and perovskite solar cells.
• Catalysis & Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a bidentate chelating ligand to form complexes with transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Cu) for catalytic reactions and photoredox catalysis.
• Luminescent Probes & Sensors: Employed in the development of chemosensors and bioimaging agents due to the tunable photophysical properties of its metal complexes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and synthesis of potential bioactive molecules and metallodrugs.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into conjugated polymers and porous framework materials to modify electronic characteristics and functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,8-Dibromo-1,10-Phenanthroline
CAS No.	100125-12-0
Molecular Formula	C12H6Br2N2
Molecular Weight	337.99 g/mol
Synonyms	3,8-Dibromo-1,10-phenanthroline; 1,10-Phenanthroline, 3,8-dibromo-; 3,8-Dibromophenanthroline; DBrPhen; NSC 83687; Dibromo-o-phenanthroline; 3,8-Dibromo-[1,10]phenanthroline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,8-Dibromo-1,10-Phenanthroline is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in DMF, DMSO; slightly soluble in common organic solvents

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.