Description

5-Methoxy-4,7-Phenanthroline is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the phenanthroline class, serving as a versatile and high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a methoxy-substituted phenanthroline core, makes it a valuable chelating ligand and key intermediate in the development of specialized materials and pharmaceuticals. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of coordination chemistry, material science, and pharmaceutical research.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Catalyst Development: Acts as a chelating ligand for transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Cu) in the synthesis of catalysts for organic transformations and photoredox catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Material Science Research: Used in the design and synthesis of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaics, and other functional organic electronic materials due to its electron-accepting and coordinating properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a component in the development of fluorescent probes, sensors, and indicators for metal ion detection.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as an intermediate for the synthesis of novel crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxy-4,7-Phenanthroline
CAS No.	951-06-4
Molecular Formula	C14H10N2O
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4,7-Phenanthroline, 5-methoxy-; 5-Methoxy[4,7]phenanthroline; 5-Methoxy-4,7-phenanthrolinediyl; 5-Methoxyphenanthroline; 4,7-Phenanthrolinediyl, 5-methoxy-; 5-Methoxy-4,7-phenanthroline (ACI); Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methoxy-4,7-Phenanthroline is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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