Description

Magnesium Phthalocyanine is a high-purity, organometallic pigment and functional material. This compound is valued for its exceptional photochemical stability and intense color properties, making it a critical component in advanced material science. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the organic electronics, specialty pigments, and photodynamic therapy sectors seeking reliable, high-performance materials.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Acts as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer for light absorption and charge generation.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as a dopant or host material in emissive layers to achieve specific color emission and improve device efficiency.
• Specialty Pigments and Dyes: Provides a stable, intense blue-to-green colorant for high-performance inks, coatings, and plastics requiring lightfastness.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Serves as a photosensitizer, generating reactive oxygen species upon light activation for targeted therapeutic applications.
• Chemical Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of optochemical sensors due to its colorimetric response to specific analytes or environmental changes.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic transformation reactions.
• Non-Linear Optical Materials: Used in research for developing materials with applications in optical limiting and data storage.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Phthalocyanine
CAS No.	1661-03-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₁₆MgN₈
Molecular Weight	537.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Phthalocyanine; Magnesium Phthalocyanine Complex; MgPc; Phthalocyanine Magnesium; Magnesium 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine; 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine, magnesium derivative; C.I. 74160; Magnesium tetrabenzoporphyrazine
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Quality Control

Our Magnesium Phthalocyanine is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Comprehensive testing includes identification, assay (purity), and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to violet powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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