1,7-Phenanthroline
[CAS# 230-46-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Tricyclic compound
• Name: 1,7-Phenanthroline
• Synonyms: 1,5-Diazaphenanthrene; 4,10-Phenanthroline; NSC 35679; Pyrido[2,3-f]quinoline; m-Phenanthroline
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₈N₂
• Molecular Weight: 180.21
• CAS Registry Number: 230-46-6
• EC Number: 625-267-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.14 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.250±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 78 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** "PhysProp" data were obtained from Syracuse Research Corporation of Syracuse, New York (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301