1,10-Phenanthroline
Agent Name
1,10-Phenanthroline
CAS Number
66-71-7
Formula
C12-H8-N2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,10-Fenanthrolin [Czech]; 1,10-o-Phenanthroline; 2-Phenanthroline; 4,5-Diazaphenanthrene; Orthophenanthroline; beta-Phenanthroline; o-Phenanthroline; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an analytical reagent, metal chelator, and in organic synthesis; [Merck Index] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
Causes kidney changes in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice (LD50 = 75 mg/kg); [RTECS] May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2,2'-Bipyridine." See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.23E-05 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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