4,7-Dimethoxy-1,10-phenanthroline

4,7-Dimethoxy-1,10-phenanthroline is a synthetic organic compound known for its distinct chemical structure, featuring dimethoxy groups attached to a phenanthroline backbone. This compound is recognized for its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions, making it valuable in various scientific research and industrial applications. Its chemical properties allow for efficient coordination with metals, facilitating studies in inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science. Additionally, its structure contributes to its role in developing sensors and probes for detecting metal ions in environmental and biological samples.

Application

In practical applications, 4,7-Dimethoxy-1,10-phenanthroline is utilized primarily in the fields of analytical chemistry and materials science. Its ability to form stable complexes with metals makes it an effective reagent for the detection and analysis of metal ions in various samples. Furthermore, its properties are leveraged in the creation of advanced materials, including those used in sensor technology, where it aids in the sensitive detection of specific metal ions, contributing significantly to environmental monitoring and biomedical research.

Articles:

- Copper-Catalyzed N-Arylation of Imidazoles and Benzimidazoles

Publication Date: July 11, 2007

Ryan A. Altman, Erica D. Koval, Stephen L. Buchwald

https://doi.org/10.1021/jo070807a

- 4,7-Dimethoxy-1,10-phenanthroline:  An Excellent Ligand for the Cu-Catalyzed N-Arylation of Imidazoles

Publication Date: June 2, 2006

Ryan A. Altman, Stephen L. Buchwald

https://doi.org/10.1021/ol0608505

- Comparative Study of Copper- and Silver-Catalyzed Protodecarboxylations of Carboxylic Acids

Publication Date: 01 April 2010

Lukas J. Gooßen Prof. Dr., Nuria Rodríguez Dr., Christophe Linder, Paul P. Lange, Andreas Fromm

https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.200900277