Description

4-(1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-Yl)Benzonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a phenanthroline core linked to a benzonitrile group, creating a versatile ligand and building block. This molecular architecture is significant for its ability to chelate metal ions and participate in coordination chemistry, making it valuable for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, catalysis, and as a precursor for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as an electron-transport material or a host/dopant in emissive layers due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a chelating ligand for transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Pt) in the development of catalysts and photoredox catalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional porous materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a fluorescent probe or sensor component for metal ion detection.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A high-purity building block for novel chemical entity synthesis in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	2030122-06-4
Molecular Formula	C19H11N3
Molecular Weight	281.31 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Cyanophenyl)-1,10-phenanthroline; 4-(1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-yl)benzonitrile; 1,10-Phenanthroline-5-(4-cyanophenyl); Phenanthroline-CN derivative; Ligand for OLED; HETEROARYL NITRILE; Contact for details on additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-Yl)Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light 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.