Description

4-Oxo-1,4-Dihydro-[1,10]Phenanthroline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This specialized intermediate is valued for its unique phenanthroline core, which imparts valuable coordination and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific chelating or binding motifs.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis, material science, and metal ion sensing.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core component for constructing organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a versatile scaffold for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Oxo-1,4-Dihydro-[1,10]Phenanthroline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	86443-19-8
Molecular Formula	C16H12N2O3
Molecular Weight	280.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-1,10-phenanthroline-3-carboxylate; 1,10-Phenanthroline-3-carboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-, ethyl ester; 3-Ethoxycarbonyl-4-hydroxy-1,10-phenanthroline; 4-Hydroxy-1,10-phenanthroline-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 86443-19-8; Ethyl 4-hydroxy-1,10-phenanthroline-3-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Oxo-1,4-Dihydro-[1,10]Phenanthroline-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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