Description

2,7,12,17-Tetraethyl-3,8,13,18-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphyrin-5,10,15,20(22H,24H)-Tetrone is a high-purity, functionalized porphyrin derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced materials science and catalysis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the synthesis of porphyrin-based metal complexes, which are essential for applications ranging from photodynamic therapy to molecular electronics. Industrial and academic researchers in the fields of organic semiconductors, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and catalytic systems rely on this high-grade material for its consistent performance and structural integrity.

Application

• Organic Electronics: As a core component in the development of organic semiconductors and hole-transport materials for photovoltaic devices.
• Catalysis: Serving as a ligand precursor for metalloporphyrin catalysts used in oxidation reactions and fine chemical synthesis.
• Biomedical Research: Potential use as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy (PDT) research due to its porphyrin structure.
• Chemical Sensing: Functionalization for creating selective chemical sensors and molecular recognition systems.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: A key intermediate in the synthesis of specialized porphyrin-based dyes and pigments.
• Academic & R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying porphyrin chemistry, supramolecular assemblies, and energy transfer processes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,7,12,17-Tetraethyl-3,8,13,18-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphyrin-5,10,15,20(22H,24H)-Tetrone
CAS No.	27800-00-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₄₀N₄O₄
Molecular Weight	592.73 g/mol
Synonyms	5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(1-ethyl-2-methylpyrrol-3-yl)porphyrin; 2,7,12,17-Tetraethyl-3,8,13,18-tetramethylporphyrin-5,10,15,20-tetrone; Porphyrin Tetrone Derivative; Tetraethyltetramethylporphyrintetrone; Et4Me4Porphyrin-Tetrone; 27800-00-6; 21H,23H-Porphine-5,10,15,20-tetrone, 2,7,12,17-tetraethyl-3,8,13,18-tetramethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2,7,12,17-Tetraethyl-3,8,13,18-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphyrin-5,10,15,20(22H,24H)-Tetrone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and industrial applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO 9001 quality management principles, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements upon request.

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 material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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