Description
4,7-Dichloro-5-methyl-1,10-phenanthroline (CAS No. 503864-02-6) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C13H8Cl2N2. This specialized phenanthroline derivative features dichloro and methyl substitutions at the 4,7 and 5 positions, respectively, making it a valuable building block for coordination chemistry and materials science applications. The compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥95% purity (HPLC) and is rigorously tested for trace metal contamination (<10 ppm). Ideal for synthesizing transition metal complexes, this reagent exhibits excellent chelating properties due to its rigid planar structure and nitrogen donor atoms. Proper storage conditions (room temperature, inert atmosphere) ensure long-term stability. Available in research quantities from 100mg to 10g with customizable packaging options.
Properties
- CAS Number: 503864-02-6
- Complexity: 287
- IUPAC Name: 4,7-dichloro-5-methyl-1,10-phenanthroline
- InChI: InChI=1S/C13H8Cl2N2/c1-7-6-8-9(14)2-4-16-12(8)13-11(7)10(15)3-5-17-13/h2-6H,1H3
- InChI Key: NOAAEEUNKLEBBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 262.0064537
- Molecular Formula: C13H8Cl2N2
- Molecular Weight: 263.12
- SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=CN=C2C3=NC=CC(=C13)Cl)Cl
- Topological: 25.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 262.0064537
- Synonyms: 4,7-Dichloro-5-methyl-1,10-phenanthroline, 503864-02-6, DTXSID20476788, MFCD27923065, SY100871, CS-0203338
Application
4,7-Dichloro-5-methyl-1,10-phenanthroline serves as a key precursor for developing luminescent materials and catalytic systems, particularly in the construction of ruthenium and iridium complexes for OLED applications. The electron-withdrawing chloro groups enhance the ligand’s π-acceptor character, making it useful for tuning redox potentials in photoelectrochemical systems. Researchers employ this compound in supramolecular chemistry to create functional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored optoelectronic properties.
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