5,6-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline CAS:3002-81-1 is a functionalized phenanthroline ligand that combines the rigid aromatic framework of 1,10-phenanthroline with two methyl substituents. Its molecular formula is C14H12N2, with a molecular weight of 208.26 g/mol. The compound is recognized as a useful nitrogen-containing ligand for coordination chemistry and the preparation of metal complexes.
5,6-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline CAS:3002-81-1 in Stock
UCHEM currently has several kilograms of 5,6-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline CAS:3002-81-1 in stock, providing a convenient supply option for customers working on laboratory research, ligand screening, metal-complex synthesis, and related organic synthesis projects.
Compared with unsubstituted 1,10-phenanthroline, the introduction of methyl groups at the 5,6-positions provides an additional structural modification that can be valuable when investigating ligand structure–property relationships. Commercial references also identify 5,6-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline as a ligand used in the preparation of copper(I) and ruthenium(II) complexes.
For researchers who require a reliable source of phenanthroline building blocks, maintaining readily available stock can help shorten procurement cycles and support continuous experimental work.
Applications in Coordination Chemistry
5,6-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline is particularly relevant to coordination chemistry and transition-metal complex research. Its two nitrogen donor atoms enable coordination with suitable metal centers, making it a useful ligand for developing and studying metal complexes.
The compound has been reported in research involving copper(I) mixed-ligand complexes and ruthenium(II) complexes. It can therefore serve as a valuable building block for researchers investigating ligand effects, coordination structures, and the properties of transition-metal complexes.
The methyl substitution pattern also makes this compound useful for exploring how steric and electronic modifications to phenanthroline-type ligands influence metal coordination and molecular behavior.
Building Block for Further Functionalization
In addition to its direct use as a ligand, 5,6-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline can be considered a useful starting material for further chemical modification. Literature and commercial application information have documented its use in the preparation of 5,6-bis(bromomethyl)-1,10-phenanthroline, demonstrating its potential as a functionalizable phenanthroline scaffold.
This makes the compound relevant to researchers developing customized phenanthroline derivatives for coordination chemistry, molecular materials, and advanced organic synthesis.
Related Phenanthroline Products from UCHEM
To support different synthetic routes and research programs, UCHEM also provides related phenanthroline derivatives:
These related building blocks can help researchers design different functionalized phenanthroline structures and develop libraries of ligands for coordination and materials research.
Reliable Supply for Research and Industrial Development
For customers purchasing 5,6-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline CAS 3002-81-1, supply stability and flexible order quantities are important considerations. UCHEM maintains kilogram-scale stock of this product and can support customers requiring material for ongoing research, scale-up evaluation, and repeated synthesis.
Product documentation such as specifications and quality-control information can be provided according to project requirements. Customers can also inquire about the related 1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-dione and 5,6-Diamino-1,10-phenanthroline products to streamline sourcing of phenanthroline derivatives from the same supplier.
If you are looking for 5,6-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline CAS:3002-81-1 in stock, UCHEM can provide a practical supply solution for coordination chemistry, metal-complex synthesis, organic synthesis, and related chemical research.
