1,10-Phenanthroline Monohydrate

1,10-Phenanthroline Monohydrate.

Description:

1,10-Phenanthroline Monohydrate is a heterocyclic organic compound used extensively as a metal-chelating agent and colorimetric reagent, especially for iron. It forms intensely colored complexes with transition metals, making it valuable in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and coordination chemistry.

• Chemical Formula: C₁₂H₈N₂·H₂O.

• Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline powder.

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone.

• Melting Point: 117°C (anhydrous form).

• Complex Formation: Binds strongly with metal ions, forming colored complexes.

Uses

• Metal Ion Detection: Used in spectrophotometric analysis for iron, copper, and nickel.

• Catalysis & Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a ligand in transition metal complexes.

• Pharmaceutical & Drug Research: Investigated for antibacterial and anticancer properties.

• Materials Science: Applied in photochemistry and electronic materials.

Catalog Number:10171910