Description

Meso-Tetratolylporphyrin-Cu(II) is a metalloporphyrin complex where copper(II) is coordinated within the core of a meso-tetratolylporphyrin ligand. This compound matters as a versatile catalyst and functional material, valued for its unique photophysical and redox properties derived from its stable porphyrin structure. Industries involved in advanced materials research, organic synthesis, and photodynamic therapy development need this high-purity chemical for creating novel catalysts, sensors, and light-harvesting systems.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Acts as a model catalyst or catalyst precursor for oxidation reactions, C-H activation, and other organic transformations.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, molecular wires, and components for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Investigated as a potential photosensitizer due to its ability to generate singlet oxygen upon light irradiation.
• Chemical Sensing: Serves as a building block for creating selective sensors for gases or ions based on colorimetric or fluorescence changes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key intermediate for synthesizing more complex porphyrin-based architectures and studying electron transfer processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meso-Tetratolylporphyrin-Cu(II)
CAS No.	19414-66-5
Molecular Formula	C48H36CuN4
Molecular Weight	732.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(II) meso-Tetratolylporphyrin; CuTTP; 5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)porphyrin Copper(II); Tetratolylporphyrin Copper Complex; TTP-Cu; Copper Tetratolylporphyrin; Cu(II)-TTP; Copper(II) 5,10,15,20-Tetra(p-tolyl)porphyrin
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Quality Control

Our Meso-Tetratolylporphyrin-Cu(II) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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