Description

3,8,12,17-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphine-2,7,13,18-Tetrapropanoic Acid is a synthetic porphyrin derivative, a class of compounds crucial for their photophysical and coordination properties. This compound matters as a versatile chemical building block and a potential precursor for advanced materials and catalysts. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photodynamic therapy research, and catalysis, where its functionalized porphyrin core enables precise molecular design.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a functionalized precursor for developing novel porphyrin-based materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Studies: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer due to its light-absorbing porphyrin structure, which can generate reactive oxygen species upon irradiation.
• Catalysis Development: Used as a ligand or a direct catalyst in various chemical transformations, leveraging the metal-binding capability of the porphyrin macrocycle.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex, functionalized porphyrins and related macrocycles for specialized applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in the development of sensors and indicators due to its distinct optical properties and selective binding characteristics.
• Material Science: Incorporated into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or surface coatings to impart specific photochemical or catalytic functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,8,12,17-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphine-2,7,13,18-Tetrapropanoic Acid
CAS No.	18372-11-7
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₃₄N₄O₈
Molecular Weight	602.64 g/mol
Synonyms	2,7,13,18-Tetrapropanoic-3,8,12,17-tetramethylporphyrin; Meso-Tetra(3-carboxypropyl)-4,4',4'',4'''-(porphine-5,10,15,20-tetrayl)tetrakis(butanoic acid); 5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(3-carboxypropyl)porphyrin; TCPP; Tetra(4-carboxybutyl)porphyrin; Porphine-2,7,13,18-tetrapropanoic acid, 3,8,12,17-tetramethyl-; 3,8,12,17-Tetramethylporphyrin-2,7,13,18-tetrapropionic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3,8,12,17-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphine-2,7,13,18-Tetrapropanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), absorbance profile, and residual solvent content are available upon request to support your research and 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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
UV-Vis Absorption	Characteristic Soret and Q bands
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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