Description

Etioporphyrin I Nickel is a high-purity, organometallic coordination complex featuring a nickel(II) ion chelated within a fully reduced etioporphyrin I macrocycle. This compound is valued for its exceptional stability and distinct photophysical properties, making it a critical precursor and reference standard in advanced material science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, catalysis, and spectroscopic analysis.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a model compound and dopant for studying charge transport mechanisms in thin-film transistors and photovoltaic devices.
• Catalysis Development: Acts as a catalyst precursor or ligand in the development of novel catalytic systems for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Spectroscopic Standards: Used as a calibration standard in UV-Vis, fluorescence, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy due to its well-defined spectral signatures.
• Chemical Sensing: Employed in the fabrication of selective chemical sensors and optodes based on its specific host-guest interactions.
• Material Synthesis: A key building block for synthesizing more complex porphyrin arrays, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and nanostructured materials.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer in preclinical studies for medical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Etioporphyrin I Nickel
CAS No.	14055-19-7
Molecular Formula	C32H36N4Ni
Molecular Weight	535.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) Etioporphyrin I; Etioporphyrin I Nickel(II) Complex; Ni-Etioporphyrin I; 2,7,12,17-Tetraethyl-3,8,13,18-tetramethylporphyrinatonickel(II); Octaethylporphyrin Nickel Derivative; OEP-Ni (related analog); Porphyrin Nickel Complex
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Quality Control

Our Etioporphyrin I Nickel is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay purity, heavy metal content, and residual solvent levels, supporting its use in research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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