Description

3-Bromo-1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-Dione is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a versatile building block and ligand precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromo substituent and a quinone moiety on the phenanthroline core, makes it a valuable intermediate for developing functional materials and coordination complexes. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, materials science, and organic electronics, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a chelating ligand for transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Pt) to create catalysts for organic transformations or luminescent complexes for sensing applications.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the development of electron-transport materials, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other optoelectronic devices due to its electron-accepting quinone unit.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standardized reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and molecular properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a derivatization agent or a component in sensor design for the detection of specific metal ions or biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-Dione
CAS No.	861242-82-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₅BrN₂O₂
Molecular Weight	289.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromophenanthroline-5,6-dione; 3-Bromo-1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione; 5,6-Dioxo-1,10-phenanthroline-3-bromide; 1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-dione, 3-bromo-; 3-Br-phen-5,6-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-Dione is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.