Description

Gallium(III)-Phthalocyanine Chloride is a high-purity metallophthalocyanine complex, a critical functional material valued for its unique photophysical and electrochemical properties. Its primary commercial significance lies in its role as a key precursor and active component in advanced optoelectronic and energy conversion technologies. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic semiconductors, photodynamic therapy, and catalysis.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Acts as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer for light harvesting and charge generation.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Serves as a photosensitizer for targeted cancer treatment, leveraging its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as an emissive or charge-transport layer material to achieve specific color emission and improve device efficiency.
• Chemical Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of sensitive layers for detecting gases or specific analytes due to its reversible redox activity.
• Catalysis: Functions as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A key component in developing materials for optical limiting, switching, and data storage applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for synthesizing novel phthalocyanine derivatives and studying structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gallium(III)-Phthalocyanine Chloride
CAS No.	19717-79-4
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₁₆ClGaN₈
Molecular Weight	636.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorogallium phthalocyanine; Gallium phthalocyanine chloride; Ga(III)Pc-Cl; Phthalocyaninato gallium(III) chloride; Monochlorophthalocyaninato gallium; Gallium phthalocyanine monomer; 29H,31H-Phthalocyaninatochlorogallium; Gallium monochlorophthalocyanine
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Quality Control

Our Gallium(III)-Phthalocyanine Chloride is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive applications. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, UV-Vis, and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Chlorine Content	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility	Soluble in DMF, DMSO, pyridine
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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