Description

1,10-Phenanthroline, 3,8-Bis(2-Phenylethynyl)- is a specialized, high-value organic compound belonging to the phenanthroline family, distinguished by its extended conjugated system from the phenylethynyl substituents. This structural feature makes it a critical ligand and building block in advanced materials science and coordination chemistry, where its electronic and photophysical properties are highly sought after. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and luminescent materials development.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a key electron-transport material or as a core structure for emissive dopants due to its excellent charge-carrier mobility and tunable emission properties.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Used in the synthesis of novel sensitizer dyes to improve light-harvesting efficiency and electron injection into semiconductor electrodes.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a chelating ligand for transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Pt) to create complexes for photocatalytic applications, including water splitting and organic transformations.
• Luminescent Probes and Sensors: Employed in the development of chemical sensors and bio-imaging agents, where metal complexes of this ligand exhibit strong, environment-sensitive luminescence.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into conjugated polymers and molecular wires to enhance electrical conductivity and optical properties for advanced electronic devices.
• Research & Development: A valuable intermediate for academic and industrial R&D focused on exploring new photofunctional materials and supramolecular systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,10-Phenanthroline, 3,8-Bis(2-Phenylethynyl)-
CAS No.	168003-69-8
Molecular Formula	C30H18N2
Molecular Weight	406.48 g/mol
Synonyms	3,8-Bis(phenylethynyl)-1,10-phenanthroline; 3,8-Di(phenylethynyl)-1,10-phenanthroline; 1,10-Phenanthroline, 3,8-bis(phenylethynyl)-; Bphen-PE; DPEphen; Extended phenanthroline ligand; Contact for details on EINECS.

Quality Control

Our production of 1,10-Phenanthroline, 3,8-Bis(2-Phenylethynyl)- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive applications in optoelectronics and catalysis. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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