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noundomain: substance
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Definition
a heterocyclic organic compound used as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
Examples
- 1.Phenanthroline may be prepared by two successive Skraup reactions of glycerol with o-phenylenediamine, catalyzed by sulfuric acid, and an oxidizing agent, traditionally aqueous arsenic acid or nitrobenzene.


