5-Nitro-1,10-phenanthroline complexes of iron find wide applications in redox titrations. It is used as a precursor for the synthesis of 5-amino-1,10-phenanthroline, 5-isothiocyanato-1,10-phenanthroline.
Redox indicator; reagent for rare earth metals.
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