Description

Phenazine-1-Carboxylic Acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a versatile synthetic building block and a key structural motif in biologically active compounds. Its unique phenazine core is valued for its redox-active properties and ability to participate in electron transfer processes. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of antimicrobial, antifungal, and anticancer agents that leverage the phenazine scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides and bactericides for crop protection.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating phenazine-based dyes with specific optical properties.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors, electrochromic devices, and conductive polymers due to its electron-accepting character.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or probe in studies of microbial secondary metabolites and natural product biosynthesis.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Explored as a component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenazine-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	2538-68-3
Molecular Formula	C13H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	224.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Phenazinecarboxylic Acid; PCA; Pyocyanic Acid; 1-Carboxyphenazine; Phenazine-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Phenazinecarboxylic acid; 2-Carboxyphenazine (common numbering variation); 5-Carboxyphenazine (common numbering variation)
EINECS	219-795-9

Quality Control

Our Phenazine-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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