Description

Copper(II) 4,4',4'',4'''-Tetraaza-29H,31H-phthalocyanine is a high-purity, metalated phthalocyanine complex valued for its exceptional stability and intense color properties. This compound serves as a critical functional pigment and advanced material precursor in high-performance industrial applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and electronics sectors for its role in creating durable colorants, organic semiconductors, and catalytic systems.

Application

• High-Performance Pigments & Dyes: Used as a key intermediate for producing brilliant, lightfast, and weather-resistant blue and green pigments for automotive paints, industrial coatings, and plastics.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a p-type semiconductor material in the fabrication of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and sensors due to its charge transport properties.
• Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic synthesis reactions and oxidation processes, leveraging the redox activity of the copper center.
• Optical Data Storage: Utilized in the active layers of recordable optical discs (e.g., CD-R, DVD-R) because of its strong and stable absorption in the near-infrared region.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated in biomedical research as a potential photosensitizer for cancer treatment, where it generates reactive oxygen species upon light activation.
• Chemical Sensors: Incorporated into sensing layers for detecting gases or vapors, as its electrical properties change upon analyte interaction.
• Inkjet Inks: Formulated into high-quality, archival-grade inks for professional printing, offering superior color strength and stability.
• Laser Marking & Non-linear Optics: Applied in materials designed for laser marking of plastics and in devices requiring non-linear optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(II) 4,4',4'',4'''-Tetraaza-29H,31H-phthalocyanine
CAS No.	15275-52-2
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₁₆CuN₈
Molecular Weight	576.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper Phthalocyanine (β-form); CuPc; C.I. Pigment Blue 15:2; Phthalocyanine Blue B; Copper Tetrabenzoporphyrazine; 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine, copper complex; Copper(II) Phthalocyanine; Tetrabenzoporphyrazine Copper Complex
EINECS	239-303-8

Quality Control

Our Copper(II) Phthalocyanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for parameters such as assay, metal content, and chromaticity is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents. The product is stable under these conditions for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Copper (Cu) Content	10.5 - 11.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.5 %
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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