Description

Meso-Tetra(2-Methylphenyl) Porphine is a synthetic porphyrin derivative characterized by four ortho-methylphenyl substituents on the meso positions of the porphine core. This compound is a versatile and critical building block in advanced materials science and photochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, organic electronics, and catalysis sectors for its unique photophysical and coordination properties.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Materials: Serves as a core component or dopant in the active layer of solar cells due to its light-harvesting and charge-transport capabilities.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes used in oxidation, reduction, and C-H activation catalytic cycles.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Investigated as a precursor for developing photosensitizers in cancer treatment research.
• Chemical Sensors: Utilized in the fabrication of optochemical sensors for detecting gases or metal ions based on colorimetric or fluorescent changes.
• Nonlinear Optical Materials: Employed in the development of materials for optical limiting, switching, and data storage applications.
• Model Compound for Heme Proteins: Used in biochemical studies to mimic the structure and function of natural porphyrins in enzymes like cytochromes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meso-Tetra(2-Methylphenyl) Porphine
CAS No.	37083-40-2
Molecular Formula	C48H38N4
Molecular Weight	670.85 g/mol
Synonyms	5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(2-methylphenyl)porphyrin; T(o-Tolyl)P; H2T(o-Tol)PP; meso-Tetrakis(2-methylphenyl)porphine; Tetrakis(2-methylphenyl)-21H,23H-porphine; T(o-Methylphenyl)Porphyrin; 2-Methylphenylporphyrin; α,β,γ,δ-Tetrakis(2-tolyl)porphyrin
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Quality Control

Our Meso-Tetra(2-Methylphenyl) Porphine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods (NMR, UV-Vis) for structural confirmation. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for trace metals and solvent residues, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements of research and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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