Description

5,10,15,20-Tetra (4-Pyridyl) Porphyrin Iron is a metalloporphyrin complex where an iron ion is coordinated within a porphyrin macrocycle bearing four peripheral pyridyl groups. This molecular architecture is crucial for its role as a versatile catalyst and functional material, combining the redox activity of iron with the structural and electronic tunability of the porphyrin ligand. It is primarily sought by researchers and industrial developers in the fields of catalysis, materials science, and advanced chemical synthesis.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a model compound and catalyst for studying oxidation reactions, including alkene epoxidation and hydrocarbon hydroxylation.
• Sensor Development: Used in the fabrication of chemical and electrochemical sensors due to its distinct optical and redox properties.
• Materials Science: A key building block for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other supramolecular assemblies with tailored porosity and functionality.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer in biomedical research for light-activated therapeutic applications.
• Electrocatalysis: Employed in the development of electrodes for fuel cells and other energy conversion devices, particularly for oxygen reduction reactions (ORR).
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in specialized synthetic transformations requiring metalloporphyrin mediators.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5,10,15,20-Tetra (4-Pyridyl) Porphyrin Iron
CAS No.	14651-91-3
Molecular Formula	C40H24FeN8
Molecular Weight	672.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(III) meso-Tetra(4-pyridyl)porphine; Tetrapyridylporphyrin Iron; FeTPyP; Iron 5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(4-pyridyl)-21H,23H-porphine; Iron(III) 5,10,15,20-Tetra(4-pyridyl)porphyrin Chloride; Iron Tetrapyridylporphyrin Complex; Fe(III)-T4PyP
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Quality Control

Our 5,10,15,20-Tetra (4-Pyridyl) Porphyrin Iron is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in DMF, DMSO; slightly soluble in common organic solvents

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