1,10-Phenanthroline-5-carboxaldehyde (CAS 3002-78-6) is an important functionalized derivative of phenanthroline, widely used as a key intermediate in coordination chemistry, organic synthesis, and advanced material research. Featuring a rigid heteroaromatic phenanthroline core combined with a reactive aldehyde group at the 5-position, this compound offers both strong metal-chelating ability and versatile chemical reactivity.
The phenanthroline backbone is well known for its excellent coordination capability with transition metals such as copper, iron, and ruthenium, forming stable complexes that are widely applied in catalysis, sensing, and photochemical systems. The introduction of an aldehyde functional group further enhances its utility, allowing participation in condensation reactions such as Schiff base formation, Knoevenagel reactions, and other derivatization pathways. This makes 1,10-Phenanthroline-5-carboxaldehyde a valuable building block for designing functional ligands, fluorescent probes, and coordination-based materials.
In materials science, derivatives of this compound are frequently used in the development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and optoelectronic materials. Its combination of structural rigidity and functional tunability enables the construction of complex molecular architectures with tailored properties.
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1,10-Phenanthroline-5-carboxaldehyde CAS:91804-75-0
1,10-Phenanthroline-5-carboxylic acid CAS:630067-06-0
5-Chloro-1,10-phenanthroline CAS:4199-89-7
5-Bromo-1,10-phenanthroline CAS:40000-20-2
5-Bromo-1,10-phenanthroline monohydrate CAS:855360-86-0
5-Nitro-1,10-phenanthroline CAS:4199-88-6
5-Amino-1,10-phenanthroline CAS:54258-41-2
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