Description

Tetrakis(4-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine is a water-soluble, cationic porphyrin derivative, a class of compounds renowned for their photophysical and coordination properties. This compound is a crucial photosensitizer and catalyst in advanced research and industrial applications due to its strong absorption in the visible light spectrum and ability to generate reactive oxygen species. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photodynamic therapy, chemical sensing, and materials science who require high-purity, functionalized porphyrins.

Application

• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Acts as a potent photosensitizer for the study and development of cancer treatments and antimicrobial applications.
• Chemical Sensors & Biosensors: Utilized as a selective recognition element or signal transducer in optical and electrochemical sensor platforms.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in oxidation reactions and organic synthesis.
• DNA Interaction Studies: Employed in biophysical research to investigate binding modes and effects on nucleic acid structure.
• Materials Science: Used in the fabrication of advanced materials, including molecular wires, photovoltaic cells, and light-harvesting arrays.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a chromogenic reagent or complexing agent in spectrophotometric analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(4-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine
CAS No.	38673-65-3
Molecular Formula	C48H44N8
Molecular Weight	732.93 g/mol
Synonyms	5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(4-N-methylpyridyl)porphyrin; TMPyP; TMPyP4; Tetrakis(N-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphine tetra(p-toluenesulfonate); meso-Tetrakis(4-N-methylpyridyl)porphyrin; 5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(1-methyl-4-pyridinio)porphyrin tetra(p-toluenesulfonate); Tetrakis(4-N-methylpyridyl)porphyrin; H2TMPyP
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Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(4-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support applications in sensitive fields such as pharmaceutical research and diagnostics.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black solid
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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