Bioactivity | o-Phenanthroline (1,10-Phenanthroline) monohydrate, a metal chelator, prevents the induction of chromosomal aberrations in streptozotocin-treated cells. o-Phenanthroline monohydrate forms a red chelate with Fe2+ that absorbs maximally at 510 nm. o-Phenanthroline (1,10-Phenanthroline) monohydrate is also a MMP inhibitor[1][2]. |
Invitro | o-Phenanthroline (1,10-Phenanthroline, 1mM) inhibits autolysis of sea cucumber body wall[2]. |
Name | o-Phenanthroline monohydrate |
CAS | 5144-89-8 |
Formula | C12H10N2O |
Molar Mass | 198.22 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Guan NanMu, et al. Synergistic inhibition between o-phenanthroline and chloride ion on cold rolled steel corrosion in phosphoric acid. Materials Chemistry and Physics Volume 86, Issue 1, 15 July 2004, Pages 59-68. [2]. Zi-Qiang Liu, et al. The role of matrix metalloprotease (MMP) to the autolysis of sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus). J Sci Food Agric. 2019 Oct;99(13):5752-5759. |