Phenanthridine - ≥98%(GC) , CAS No.229-87-8

CAS: 229-87-8 Cat. No.: P160094 Molecular Weight: 179.22 Beilstein Registry Number: 20(3/4)4016 EC Number: 205-934-4 PubChem CID: 9189
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%(GC)
Synonyms
Benzo[c]quinoline | CHEBI:36421 | EINECS 205-934-4 | 3,4-Benzoisoquinoline | MFCD00004989 | 3,4-Benzoquinoline | 9-Azaphenanthrene | Benzo(c)quinoline | 6-Phenanthridine | 62QGS7CPS6 | MLS000736807 | NSC73482 | NSC-73482 | CCRIS 1234 | PHENANTHRIDINE | 5-
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≥98%(GC) for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Phenanthridine is a nitrogen heterocyclic compound that forms the basis of DNA-binding fluorescent dyes through intercalation . Examples of such dyes are ethidium bromide and propidium iodide . It is an isomer of acridine .

Specifications

Synonyms
Benzo[c]quinoline | CHEBI:36421 | EINECS 205-934-4 | 3, 4-Benzoisoquinoline | MFCD00004989 | 3, 4-Benzoquinoline | 9-Azaphenanthrene | Benzo(c)quinoline | 6-Phenanthridine | 62QGS7CPS6 | MLS000736807 | NSC73482 | NSC-73482 | CCRIS 1234 | PHENANTHRIDINE | 5-
Specifications & Purity
≥98%(GC)
Storage
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Purity
≥98%(GC)
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488180937
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488180937
Canonical SmilesC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=NC3=CC=CC=C23
IUPAC Namephenanthridine
InChIKeyRDOWQLZANAYVLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C13H9N/c1-2-6-11-10(5-1)9-14-13-8-4-3-7-12(11)13/h1-9H
Isomeric SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=NC3=CC=CC=C23
RTECS SF7928000
PubChem CID 9189
UN Number 2811
Packing Group I
Molecular Weight 179.22
Beilstein 20(3/4)4016
Reaxy-Rn 120204

Documentation

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassQuinolines and derivatives
SubclassBenzoquinolines
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentPhenanthridines and derivatives
Alternative Parents Isoquinolines and derivatives  Pyridines and derivatives  Benzenoids  Heteroaromatic compounds  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
Substituents Phenanthridine - Isoquinoline - Benzenoid - Pyridine - Heteroaromatic compound - Azacycle - Organic nitrogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenanthridines and derivatives. These are polycyclic compounds containing a phenanthridine moiety, which is a tricyclic system with two benzene rings joined by a pyridine forming a non-linear skeleton. Hydrogenated derivatives are also included.
External Descriptors phenanthridines - azaarene - polycyclic heteroarene - mancude organic heterotricyclic parent
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
GBA1 Tclin Beta-glucocerebrosidase (14647 Activities)
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HepG2 (196354 Activities)
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POLI Tchem DNA polymerase iota (116820 Activities)
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APEX1 Tchem DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) lyase (38016 Activities)
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KDM4E Tchem Lysine-specific demethylase 4D-like (40243 Activities)
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SMAD3 Tchem Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3 (68039 Activities)
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CBX1 Tbio Chromobox protein homolog 1 (92434 Activities)
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ATAD5 Tbio ATPase family AAA domain-containing protein 5 (122566 Activities)
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IDH1 Tclin Isocitrate dehydrogenase [NADP] cytoplasmic (40980 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
ampC Beta-lactamase AmpC (62480 Activities)
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (123386 Activities)
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Klebsiella pneumoniae (43867 Activities)
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Staphylococcus aureus (210822 Activities)
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Acinetobacter baumannii (41033 Activities)
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Escherichia coli (133304 Activities)
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Plasmodium falciparum (966862 Activities)
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Cryptococcus neoformans (21258 Activities)
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Candida albicans (78123 Activities)
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Luciferin 4-monooxygenase (66902 Activities)
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Trpa1 Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 (1003 Activities)
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Txnrd1 Thioredoxin reductase 1, cytoplasmic (45279 Activities)
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NS1 Nonstructural protein 1 (33327 Activities)
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Mechanisms of Action
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
C2218332Certificate of AnalysisJan 19, 2026 P160094
G2514415Certificate of AnalysisJun 19, 2024 P160094
F2417321Certificate of AnalysisJun 11, 2024 P160094
F2417322Certificate of AnalysisJun 11, 2024 P160094
F2417323Certificate of AnalysisJun 11, 2024 P160094
I2523562Certificate of AnalysisJun 11, 2024 P160094
I2523563Certificate of AnalysisJun 11, 2024 P160094
K2208673Certificate of AnalysisOct 14, 2022 P160094
K2208019Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2022 P160094
K2208672Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2022 P160094
C2218350Certificate of AnalysisFeb 17, 2022 P160094

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Chemical and Physical Properties
Solubilitysoluble in MeOH.
Flash Point(°C)100 °C
Boil Point(°C)349 °C/769 mmHg
Melt Point(°C)104-107 °C
Molecular Weight179.220 g/mol
XLogP33.500
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass179.073 Da
Monoisotopic Mass179.073 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area12.900 Ų
Heavy Atom Count14
Formal Charge0
Complexity201.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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