Description

2,9,16,23-Tetranitro-29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]Copper is a nitro-substituted copper phthalocyanine complex, a specialized pigment and functional material of significant industrial interest. This compound matters for its unique electronic and optical properties derived from its highly conjugated macrocyclic structure and electron-withdrawing nitro groups. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the advanced materials, specialty pigments, and organic semiconductor sectors for applications requiring specific light absorption, charge transport, or catalytic activity.

Application

• Specialty Pigments and Dyes: Used in the formulation of high-performance, weather-resistant pigments for coatings, inks, and plastics, offering unique color properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a functional component in organic photovoltaics (OPVs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs) due to its potential semiconducting behavior.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in selective oxidation and other organic synthesis reactions, leveraging the redox-active copper center.
• Chemical Sensing: Employed in the development of chemical sensors and indicators, where its optical properties change upon interaction with specific analytes.
• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Investigated for use in photonic devices due to the potential for high third-order non-linear optical susceptibility.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Studied as a potential photosensitizer in biomedical research for cancer treatment, where it can generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,9,16,23-Tetranitro-29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]Copper
CAS No.	118-20-7
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₁₂CuN₁₂O₈
Molecular Weight	764.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper Tetranitrophthalocyanine; Tetranitrocopper Phthalocyanine; CuPc(NO₂)₄; Copper(II) 2,9,16,23-tetranitrophthalocyanine; 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine, 2,9,16,23-tetranitro-, copper complex; C.I. Pigment Blue; Tetranitrophthalocyaninato Copper(II); Copper Phthalocyanine Tetranitro Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 2,9,16,23-Tetranitro Copper Phthalocyanine is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance characteristics. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications such as assay, elemental composition, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and R&D processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to greenish-black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu Content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.