1,10-Phenanthroline

• CAT Number: R047653
• CAS Number: 66-71-7
• Molecular Formula: C12H8N2
• Molecular Weight: 180.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: β-Phenanthroline; 1,10-o-Phenanthroline; 4,5-Diazaphenanthrene
• Target: MMP
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 1,10-phenanthroline
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H8N2/c1-3-9-5-6-10-4-2-8-14-12(10)11(9)13-7-1/h1-8H
• InChIKey: DGEZNRSVGBDHLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C3=C(C=CC=N3)C=C2)N=C1

1,10-Phenanthroline（Cat No.:R047653）is a heterocyclic aromatic compound composed of three fused rings, including two nitrogen atoms positioned at the 1 and 10 locations. Known for its strong chelating ability, it forms stable complexes with a wide range of metal ions, making it a valuable ligand in coordination chemistry and catalysis. It is widely used in redox chemistry, metal detection assays, and as a stabilizer in polymer chemistry. In biochemical research, 1,10-phenanthroline is often employed as a metalloproteinase inhibitor due to its high affinity for divalent metal ions like Fe²⁺ and Zn²⁺.