Description

Aqua(1,10-Phenanthroline)(Phenylalaninato)Copper(II) is a coordination complex featuring a copper(II) center chelated by 1,10-phenanthroline and the amino acid phenylalanine, with an aqua ligand. This compound is valued for its specific structural and electronic properties, making it a subject of interest in advanced materials research and catalytic studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the fields of bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, and as a precursor for novel functional materials.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Investigation as a potential catalyst or catalyst precursor for organic transformations and oxidation reactions.
• Bioinorganic Model Systems: Serving as a synthetic model to study copper-protein interactions and enzyme mimetics.
• Material Science: Precursor for the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Potential use as a reagent or sensor component in colorimetric or electrochemical detection methods.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research tool for studying coordination chemistry, ligand effects, and metal-centered reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aqua(1,10-Phenanthroline)(Phenylalaninato)Copper(II)
CAS No.	114557-71-0
Molecular Formula	C21H20CuN4O3
Molecular Weight	440.0 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Copper(II) aqua(1,10-phenanthroline)(L-phenylalaninato) complex; Aqua(phenanthroline)(phenylalaninato)copper; (Phenylalaninato)(1,10-phenanthroline)copper(II) monohydrate; Cu(Phen)(Phe)(H2O); CAS 114557-71-0
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material of high purity, typically suitable for research and development purposes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for identity, purity, and related tests are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid powder or crystals
Color	Characteristic color (e.g., blue-green)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	< 2.0%

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