Description

1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized phenanthroline derivative serving as a critical chelating ligand and building block in advanced material synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to form stable, well-defined complexes with a variety of metal ions, enabling precise control in catalytic and photophysical applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, homogeneous catalysis, and molecular sensing, where tailored molecular structures are paramount.

Application

• Ligand for Homogeneous Catalysis: Used to synthesize metal complexes (e.g., with Ru, Ir, Pd) for cross-coupling, oxidation, and hydrogenation reactions.
• Building Block for MOFs and Coordination Polymers: Serves as a dicarboxylate linker to construct metal-organic frameworks with specific porosity and functionality.
• Component in Electrochemical and Optical Sensors: Employed in the development of selective sensors for metal ions or small molecules due to its strong metal-binding affinity and potential for signal transduction.
• Synthesis of Dyes and Photoactive Materials: Acts as a precursor for creating phenanthroline-based dyes, photosensitizers, and light-emitting materials for OLEDs and solar cells.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Utilized as a chromogenic agent for the spectrophotometric determination of trace metal ions like iron(II).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules for medicinal chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	31301-31-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	268.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4,7-Dicarboxy-1,10-phenanthroline; 1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7-dicarboxylic acid; 4,7-Phenanthrolinedicarboxylic acid; PDCA; 4,7-Bis(carboxy)-1,10-phenanthroline; 1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7-dicarboxylate; 31301-31-2 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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