Description

Iron Phthalocyanine is a highly stable, intensely colored macrocyclic complex with a planar structure. This compound is valued for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability, as well as its unique catalytic and photochemical properties. It serves as a critical functional material and intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the chemical, materials science, and electronics industries.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for oxidation reactions, desulfurization processes, and fuel cell applications.
• Pigments and Dyes: Acts as the fundamental structure for producing high-performance phthalocyanine pigments, known for their brilliant blue and green shades and excellent fastness properties.
• Chemical Sensing: Employed in the development of chemical sensors and biosensors due to its electron-transfer capabilities and selective interaction with analytes.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as a key material in organic semiconductors, photoconductors, and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for its charge transport properties.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Investigated as a photosensitizer in medical research for cancer treatment, leveraging its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation.
• Electrocatalysis: Applied in the research and development of electrodes for oxygen reduction reactions (ORR), which is crucial for metal-air batteries and fuel cells.
• Model Compound: Utilized in academic and industrial research as a model compound for studying metallophthalocyanine chemistry and spectroscopy.
• Specialty Coatings: Incorporated into advanced coatings to provide specific functional properties like corrosion inhibition or unique optical effects.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Iron Phthalocyanine
CAS No.	132-16-1
Molecular Formula	C32H16FeN8
Molecular Weight	568.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(II) Phthalocyanine; Ferrous Phthalocyanine; FePc; Phthalocyanine Iron; Iron Phthalocyanine Complex; 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine, iron(2+) salt; Tetrabenzoporphyrazine Iron Complex; CI 74160
EINECS	205-048-7

Quality Control

Our Iron Phthalocyanine is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results of tests such as assay, metal content, and spectroscopic identification is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to black powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (FePc)	≥ 95.0% (HPLC)
Iron (Fe) Content	9.5 - 10.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Ash)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid; insoluble in water

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