Description

2,9-Diphenyl-1,10-Phenanthroline is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic compound widely used as a key ligand and building block in advanced materials science. Its rigid, conjugated structure makes it an excellent electron-transport material and a versatile chelating agent for transition metals. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics and photonics sectors, where precise molecular control is critical for device performance.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a highly efficient electron-transport layer (ETL) and host material in phosphorescent OLED (PHOLED) devices.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a bidentate chelating ligand for creating complexes with metals like copper, ruthenium, and iridium for catalytic and photophysical studies.
• Photovoltaic Cells: Used in the development of organic and perovskite solar cells as an electron-transport or interfacial layer to improve charge collection and device stability.
• Chemical Sensors & Probes: Employed in the design of luminescent sensors and probes due to its strong metal-binding affinity and tunable photoluminescence properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental research chemical for synthesizing novel coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and studying photophysical processes.
• Laser Dyes & Nonlinear Optics: Potential application as a component in dye lasers and materials for nonlinear optical (NLO) applications owing to its extended π-conjugation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,9-Diphenyl-1,10-Phenanthroline
CAS No.	25677-69-4
Molecular Formula	C24H16N2
Molecular Weight	332.40 g/mol
Synonyms	2,9-Diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline; Bathocuproine; BCP; 4,7-Diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline; 2,9-Diphenanthroline; Bphen; 2,9-DPP; 4,7-Diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our 2,9-Diphenyl-1,10-Phenanthroline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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