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1,10-Phenanthroline
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1,10-Phenanthroline (phen) is a heterocyclic organic compound. It is a white solid that is soluble in organic solvents. The 1,10 refer to the location of the nitrogen atoms that replace CH's in the hydrocarbon called phenanthrene.
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Preferred IUPAC name
1,10-Phenanthroline[1] | |
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126461 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.572 ![]() |
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4040 | |
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UN number | 2811 |
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Properties | |
C12H8N2 | |
Molar mass | 180.21 g/mol |
Appearance | colourless crystals |
Density | 1.31 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 118.56 °C (245.41 °F; 391.71 K)[2] |
Boiling point | 409.2[2] |
high[2] | |
Solubility in other solvents | acetone, ethanol[2] |
Acidity (pKa) | 4.84 (phenH+)[2] |
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Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): | |
Main hazards |
mild neurotoxin, strong nephrotoxin, and powerful diuretic |
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Danger | |
H301, H410 | |
P264, P270, P273, P301+P310, P321, P330, P391, P405, P501 | |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds |
2,2'-bipyridine ferroin phenanthrene |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Abbreviated "phen", it is used as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming strong complexes with most metal ions.[3][4] It is often sold as the monohydrate.