Molekula
Bathophenanthroline
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Bathophenanthroline is a chelating agent used in analytical chemistry for detecting and quantifying metal ions, particularly iron(II). It forms highly colored complexes with certain metals, making it useful in spectrophotometric assays. Available in powder form with a molecular weight of 332.40 g/mol, CAS number 1662-01-7, and molecular formula C24H16N2. Stable at ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies Bathophenanthroline from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or off-white powder |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.2% |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 12060822 |
| CAS Number | 1662-01-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline |
| EC Number | 216-767-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C24H16N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 332.40 |
| Exact Mass | 332.1313 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C3C=CC4=C(C=CN=C4C3=NC=C2)C5=CC=CC=C5 |
| InChIKey | DHDHJYNTEFLIHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C24H16N2/c1-3-7-17(8-4-1)19-13-15-25-23-21(19)11-12-22-20(14-16-26-24(22)23)18-9-5-2-6-10-18/h1-16H |
| PubChem CID | 72812 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29339982 |
| Tariff Code | 2933998090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1,10-Bathophenanthroline
- 1,10-Phenanthroline, 4,7-diphenyl-
- 4,7-Diphenyl-1,10-diazaphenanthrene
- 4,7-Diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline
- 4,7-Diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline;4,7-Diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline
- 4,7-Diphenyl-o-phenanthroline
- 4,7-diphenyl-phenanthroline
- Bathophenanthrolin
- BPhen
- GNF-Pf-4554
Frequently asked questions
What is bathophenanthroline used for?
Bathophenanthroline is primarily used as a chelating agent in analytical chemistry, particularly for the colorimetric determination of iron(II) ions.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of bathophenanthroline?
The formula is C24H16N2 with a molecular weight of 332.40 g/mol.
How should bathophenanthroline be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available for bathophenanthroline?
Molekula supplies bathophenanthroline in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply bathophenanthroline in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply bathophenanthroline in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of bathophenanthroline?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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