1,10-Phenanthroline hydrate CAS 5144-89-8

1,10-Phenanthroline hydrate

Name	1,10-Phenanthroline hydrate
Synonyms	o-Phenanthroline monohydrate; 1,10-Phenanthroline monohydrate
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2.H2O
Molecular Weight	198.22
CAS Registry Number	5144-89-8
EC Number	627-114-9

Uses:

1. Chemical analysis

Measurement of iron by spectrophotometry: As a chromogenic reagent, it is used to quantitatively determine the 

iron content (including ferrous and total iron) in water or samples.

Ionic masking agent: It can mask interfering ions such as Ag ⁺, Zn ² ⁺, Cd ² ⁺, etc., improving analytical selectivity.

Redox indicator: used for determining the endpoint of redox reactions in titration analysis.

2. Electrochemical applications

Electrocatalytic oxidation

Catalyst improvement

3. Materials Science and Catalysis

Ligand design: As a ligand for iron-based element catalysts, it is used for reactions such as olefin hydrosilylation and 

asymmetric borohydride, replacing precious metal catalysts.

Synthesis of metal complexes: Forming stable complexes with transition metals (such as Fe, Cu, Co) for the development 

of fluorescent probes and functional materials.

4. Other uses

Fluorescent probe: Use its fluorescence properties to detect metal ions (such as Fe ² ⁺, Cu ² ⁺).

Biochemical research: as a mimic or inhibitor of enzyme activity centers.