Substance profile
1,10-Phenanthroline
1,10-Phenanthroline: liquid.
01 · Identification
What 1,10-Phenanthroline is
1,10-Phenanthroline: liquid. Its molecular formula is C12H8N2 and its molecular weight is 180.2 g/mol. It boils at 300 °C, melts at 117 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P310, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
1,10-Phenanthroline properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 300 °C (572 °F) | above this value | DrugBank |
| Melting point | 117 °C (242.6 °F) | DOE PAC | |
| Solubility | >27 [ug/mL] (The mean of the results at pH 7.4) | Sanford-Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics | |
| 2690 mg/L (at 25 °C) | at 25 °C | DrugBank | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0000523 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.