Compound Q&A
How is 1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7-diol (CAS: 3922-40-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7-diol can be synthesized by the reduction of 1,10-phenanthroline-4,7-dione using sodium borohydride or lithium aluminum hydride as reducing agents. The reaction is typically carried out in a solvent like methanol or ethanol at room temperature. The yield of the reaction is around 70-80%, and the product is isolated by filtration and recrystallization.
About
CAS No
3922-40-5
English Name
1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7-diol
Molecular Formula
C12H8N2O2
Molecular Weight
212.21 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C3=C1C(=O)C=CN3)NC=CC2=O
InChIKey
SLIBCJURSADKPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 00:58
