Description

2,9-Dibromo-1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-Dione is a high-purity, functionalized phenanthroline derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and ligand precursor. Its value lies in its unique brominated quinone structure, which provides reactive handles for further chemical modification and metal coordination. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, coordination chemistry, and advanced material science, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A key building block for constructing electron-accepting units in organic photovoltaic (OPV) materials and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a precursor for creating sophisticated nitrogen-oxygen donor ligands used in transition metal complexes for catalytic applications.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and conductive polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a specialized synthon in the research and development of complex bioactive molecules and potential drug candidates.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be employed as a chelating agent or a redox-active probe in sensor development and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,9-Dibromo-1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-Dione
CAS No.	943861-95-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₄Br₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	376.0 g/mol
Synonyms	2,9-Dibromo-1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione; 5,6-Dioxo-2,9-dibromo-1,10-phenanthroline; 1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-dione, 2,9-dibromo-; DBPD; Dibromophenanthrolinedione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,9-Dibromo-1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-Dione is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistent high quality and reliable performance in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.