Neocuproine

Neocuproine
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name 2,9-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline
Identifiers
CAS Number	484-11-7 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:91222 ;
ChemSpider	58734 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.006.911
EC Number	207-601-9;
PubChem CID	65237;
UNII	8E7D2SH3BV ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID5060065 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C14H12N2/c1-9-3-5-11-7-8-12-6-4-10(2)16-14(12)13(11)15-9/h3-8H,1-2H3 Key: IYRGXJIJGHOCFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C14H12N2/c1-9-3-5-11-7-8-12-6-4-10(2)16-14(12)13(11)15-9/h3-8H,1-2H3 Key: IYRGXJIJGHOCFS-UHFFFAOYAL;
	SMILES n1c3c(ccc1C)ccc2ccc(nc23)C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C14H12N2
Molar mass	208.264 g·mol−1
Appearance	Pale yellow solid
Melting point	162 to 164 °C (324 to 327 °F; 435 to 437 K)
Solubility in water	Slightly soluble
Solubility	Ethanol, Acetone, Ether, Benzene, Light Petroleum (slightly)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Neocuproine is a heterocyclic organic compound and chelating agent. Phenanthroline ligands were first published in the late 19th century, and the derivatives substituted at the 2 and 9 positions are among the most studied of the modified phenanthrolines.