Description

3,8,13,17-Tetrakis(Carboxymethyl)Porphyrin-2,7,12,18-Tetrapropanoic Acid is a highly functionalized, water-soluble porphyrin derivative, a key building block in advanced materials and biomedical research. Its multiple carboxylic acid groups provide versatile sites for conjugation and metal chelation, making it a critical precursor for synthesizing custom catalysts, sensors, and photodynamic therapy agents. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and materials science who require a reliable, high-purity source for developing next-generation technologies.

Application

• Photosensitizer Development: A key precursor for synthesizing novel photosensitizers used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cancer treatment.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a versatile ligand for creating homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, particularly for oxidation and reduction reactions.
• Chemical Sensor Fabrication: Used to develop highly selective optical and electrochemical sensors for detecting metal ions, gases, and biomolecules.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: The carboxylic acid groups enable covalent attachment to antibodies, proteins, and nanoparticles for diagnostic and imaging applications.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and organic electronic materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a complexing agent in spectrophotometric methods for trace metal analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,8,13,17-Tetrakis(Carboxymethyl)Porphyrin-2,7,12,18-Tetrapropanoic Acid
CAS No.	18273-06-8
Molecular Formula	C40H34N4O16
Molecular Weight	826.72 g/mol
Synonyms	TCPP-4PA; Tetrakis(carboxymethyl)porphyrin tetrapropionic acid; Porphyrin C40H34N4O16; 2,7,12,17-Tetrapropionic acid-3,8,13,18-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)porphyrin; 5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin derivative; Water-soluble porphyrin tetracarboxylic acid; Porphine tetracarboxylic acid derivative; Multifunctional porphyrin ligand
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Quality Control

Our 3,8,13,17-Tetrakis(Carboxymethyl)Porphyrin-2,7,12,18-Tetrapropanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay	≥ 97%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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