| Bioactivity | o-Phenanthroline (1,10-Phenanthroline), a metal chelator, prevents the induction of chromosomal aberrations in streptozotocin-treated cells. o-Phenanthroline (1,10-Phenanthroline) forms a red chelate with Fe2+ that absorbs maximally at 510 nm. o-Phenanthroline (1,10-Phenanthroline) 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 |
| CAS | 66-71-7 |
| Formula | C12H8N2 |
| Molar Mass | 180.21 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen) |