Reissert compound studies. XXXVI. Observations on 1,7-, 4,6-, 4,7-, and 1,10-phenanthrolines

Reissert compounds have been prepared from 1,7-, 4,6-, and 4,7-phenanthrolines. In the case of 4,7-phenanthroline, both mono- and di-Reissert compounds have been prepared. A number of Reissert analogs have also been prepared in this series. 1,10-Phenanthroline fails to give a Reissert compound.