Description

2,9-Dichloro-1,10-Phenanthroline is a versatile and highly functionalized heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid phenanthroline backbone and strategically placed chlorine atoms, which make it an excellent ligand for metal coordination and a key precursor for further derivatization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, materials science, and catalysis, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with chelating or intercalating properties.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used to create sophisticated transition metal complexes for homogeneous catalysis in fine chemical and polymer production.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaic materials, and molecular sensors due to its electron-accepting and rigid planar structure.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a chelating agent in spectrophotometric methods for the detection and quantification of specific metal ions.
• Coordination Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a bridging ligand in the construction of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other polymeric networks with tailored porosity and functionality.
• Agrochemical Development: Utilized as an intermediate in the research and synthesis of new crop protection agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,9-Dichloro-1,10-Phenanthroline
CAS No.	29176-55-4
Molecular Formula	C12H6Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	249.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,9-Dichlorophenanthroline; 1,10-Phenanthroline, 2,9-dichloro-; Dichloro-1,10-phenanthroline; 2,9-DCPhen; NSC 403796; Dichlorophenanthroline; 2,9-Dichloro-1,10-phenanthroline; 2,9-Dichloro-1,10-phenanthroline (DCPhen)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,9-Dichloro-1,10-Phenanthroline is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.