Description
2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1,10-phenanthroline (CAS No. 56100-33-5) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C17H11N3. This specialized chemical features a phenanthroline core functionalized with a pyridyl group, making it an excellent ligand for coordination chemistry and metal-binding applications. Its rigid, planar structure and nitrogen-rich aromatic system enable strong chelation with transition metals, particularly ruthenium and iridium, for use in photophysical studies, catalysis, and luminescent materials. Ideal for researchers in inorganic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, and materials science, this compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥95% purity (HPLC). Store in a cool, dry place away from light to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 56100-33-5
- Complexity: 332
- IUPAC Name: 2-(2-pyridyl)-1,10-phenanthroline
- InChI: InChI=1S/C17H11N3/c1-2-10-18-14(5-1)15-9-8-13-7-6-12-4-3-11-19-16(12)17(13)20-15/h1-11H
- InChI Key: PQGJDTVHKBKIRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 257.095297364
- Molecular Formula: C17H11N3
- Molecular Weight: 257.29
- SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=NC3=C(C=CC4=C3N=CC=C4)C=C2
- Topological: 38.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 257.095297364
- Synonyms: 2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,10-phenanthroline, 56100-33-5, pyridylphenanthroline, 2-(2-pyridyl)-1,10-phenanthroline, SCHEMBL1078553, 2-pyridin-2-yl-[1,10]phenanthroline, CS-44575, EN300-33264402
Application
2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1,10-phenanthroline serves as a key building block for synthesizing luminescent metal complexes in OLED and sensor technologies. Its bidentate/tridentate coordination capability is exploited in catalytic systems for oxidation reactions and C-H activation. Researchers also utilize it as a photosensitizer in solar energy conversion studies due to its electron-transfer properties.
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