Description

Bis(Pyridine)(Tetraphenylporphinato)Iron(II) is a coordination complex featuring an iron(II) center within a porphyrin ligand framework, further stabilized by axial pyridine ligands. This compound matters as a sophisticated model system for studying heme-like chemistry, electron transfer processes, and catalytic mechanisms. It is primarily needed by researchers and developers in the fields of organometallic catalysis, materials science, and bioinorganic chemistry for applications ranging from catalyst design to sensor development.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a model catalyst or catalyst precursor for oxidation and reduction reactions, mimicking enzymatic activity.
• Materials Science: Used in the development of advanced materials, including molecular magnets, conductive polymers, and light-harvesting arrays.
• Bioinorganic Studies: Acts as a synthetic analog for heme proteins, facilitating studies on oxygen binding, electron transport, and metalloenzyme function.
• Sensor Development: Investigated as an active component in chemical sensors for detecting gases or specific analytes due to its redox-active metal center.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Explored for its potential in photochemical applications, given the light-absorbing properties of the porphyrin ligand.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for synthetic and mechanistic studies in university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Pyridine)(Tetraphenylporphinato)Iron(II)
CAS No.	16999-25-0
Molecular Formula	C58H42FeN6
Molecular Weight	871.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(II) Tetraphenylporphyrin Bis(Pyridine) Complex; Fe(TPP)(py)2; 5,10,15,20-Tetraphenyl-21H,23H-porphine Iron(II) Bis(Pyridine) Adduct; Tetraphenylporphyrin Iron(II) Dipyridine Complex; TPPFe(py)2; Bis(pyridine)iron(II) tetraphenylporphyrin; Iron(II) meso-Tetraphenylporphine Bis(Pyridine)
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Pyridine)(Tetraphenylporphinato)Iron(II) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, toluene)

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