Description

[1,10]Phenanthroline-2,9-Dicarbaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile organic building block and chelating agent. This compound is particularly valued for its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions, making it a critical precursor in coordination chemistry and materials science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, luminescent materials, chemical sensors, and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for constructing sophisticated polydentate ligands, particularly for transition metal complexes used in catalysis.
• Luminescent Materials & OLEDs: Used in the development of electroluminescent compounds and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its ability to form complexes with lanthanides and other metals that exhibit strong photophysical properties.
• Chemical Sensing Probes: Functionalized to create highly selective fluorescent or colorimetric sensors for the detection of metal ions, anions, or small molecules.
• Pharmaceutical & Bioactive Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents, including those with antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymers and porous framework materials (like MOFs) to impart specific chemical functionality or catalytic activity.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a derivatization agent or a component in spectrophotometric assays for metal ion quantification.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[1,10]Phenanthroline-2,9-Dicarbaldehyde
CAS No.	57709-62-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	236.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,10-Phenanthroline-2,9-dicarboxaldehyde; 2,9-Diformyl-1,10-phenanthroline; 1,10-Phenanthrolinedicarbaldehyde; 2,9-Bis(formyl)-1,10-phenanthroline; Phen-2,9-dial; DFPhen
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [1,10]Phenanthroline-2,9-Dicarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere for long-term storage). Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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