Description

4-(1H-Imidazo[4,5-F][1,10]Phenanthrolin-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a sophisticated heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a key building block in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research. Its unique fused-ring phenanthroline-imidazole structure provides excellent chelating and photophysical properties, making it highly valuable for developing functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel metal complexes, sensors, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel chemotherapeutic agents and targeted drug molecules.
• Luminescent Material Synthesis: Used to create organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and electrochemiluminescent (ECL) probes due to its excellent electron-transport and light-emitting characteristics.
• Metal Chelation & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile ligand for transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Pt) in the development of homogeneous catalysts and photocatalytic systems.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Incorporated into molecular frameworks for ion-selective electrodes and fluorescent sensors for biological and environmental detection.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a building block for novel fungicides and herbicides with specific mode-of-action targets.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the design of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and conductive polymers for energy storage and conversion applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1H-Imidazo[4,5-F][1,10]Phenanthrolin-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	865169-07-9
Molecular Formula	C20H12N4O2
Molecular Weight	340.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1H-Imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthrolin-2-yl)benzoic acid; 2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline; Benzoic acid, 4-(1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthrolin-2-yl)-; IPBA; Imidazophenanthroline Benzoic Acid; 865169-07-9; 4-(Imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthrolin-2-yl)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(1H-Imidazo[4,5-F][1,10]Phenanthrolin-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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