Description
5-((1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-yl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid (CAS No. 163628-20-4) is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound with the molecular formula C17H15N3O3. This phenanthroline derivative features a carboxyl-functionalized side chain, making it a versatile intermediate for coordination chemistry, ligand synthesis, and metal-organic framework (MOF) research. The compound exhibits excellent stability under standard laboratory conditions and is supplied as a fine, crystalline powder with ≥95% purity (HPLC). Ideal for researchers in inorganic chemistry, catalysis, and materials science, this product is rigorously tested for consistency and batch-to-batch reproducibility. Available in convenient quantities from milligrams to grams, packaged under inert gas to ensure long-term stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 163628-20-4
- Complexity: 443
- IUPAC Name: 5-oxo-5-(1,10-phenanthrolin-5-ylamino)pentanoic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C17H15N3O3/c21-14(6-1-7-15(22)23)20-13-10-11-4-2-8-18-16(11)17-12(13)5-3-9-19-17/h2-5,8-10H,1,6-7H2,(H,20,21)(H,22,23)
- InChI Key: RLYAHIKGGXXNSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 309.11134135
- Molecular Formula: C17H15N3O3
- Molecular Weight: 309.32
- SMILES: C1=CC2=CC(=C3C=CC=NC3=C2N=C1)NC(=O)CCCC(=O)O
- Topological: 92.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 309.11134135
- Synonyms: 163628-20-4, 5-((1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-yl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid, 5-oxo-5-(1,10-phenanthrolin-5-ylamino)pentanoic acid, 5-(1,10-Phenanthroline-5-ylaMino)-5-oxopentanoic acid, 4-([1,10]Phenanthrolin-5-ylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid, SCHEMBL3204306, DTXSID90475102, RLYAHIKGGXXNSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 5-(4-carboxybutanamido)-1,10-phenanthroline, 5-((1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-yl)amino)-5-oxopentanoicacid, 5-Oxo-5-[(1,10-phenanthrolin-5-yl)amino]pentanoic acid
Application
This compound serves as a key building block for synthesizing phenanthroline-based ligands in transition metal catalysis. It is particularly useful in designing asymmetric catalysts for C-C bond formation reactions. Researchers also employ it as a chelating agent in luminescent materials and electrochemical sensors. Its carboxyl group enables facile conjugation to biomolecules or solid supports for hybrid material development.
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