Description

2,8,12,18-Tetraethyl-3,7,13,17-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphyrin is a synthetic porphyrin derivative, a crucial organic compound that serves as a versatile building block and functional material. Its value lies in its well-defined molecular structure and tunable photophysical properties, making it essential for advanced research and development. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of organic electronics, photodynamic therapy, catalysis, and as a precursor for synthesizing more complex macrocyclic compounds.

Application

• Organic Electronics: As a key component in the development of organic semiconductors, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Serves as a photosensitizer precursor for cancer treatment research, leveraging its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation.
• Catalysis: Acts as a ligand or catalyst framework in metalloporphyrin complexes for oxidation and other organic transformations.
• Chemical Sensing: Utilized in the fabrication of optical and electrochemical sensors due to its distinct colorimetric and redox properties.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and as a functional dye for advanced coatings and polymers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent for studying porphyrin chemistry, supramolecular assembly, and energy transfer processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,8,12,18-Tetraethyl-3,7,13,17-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphyrin
CAS No.	448-70-4
Molecular Formula	C36H44N4
Molecular Weight	532.77 g/mol
Synonyms	5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(1-ethyl-3-methylporphyrin); Etioporphyrin I; 2,8,12,18-Tetraethyl-3,7,13,17-tetramethylporphyrin; 3,7,13,17-Tetramethyl-2,8,12,18-tetraethylporphyrin; 21H,23H-Porphine, 2,8,12,18-tetraethyl-3,7,13,17-tetramethyl-; Octaethyltetramethylporphyrin; OETMP; α,β,γ,δ-Tetraethyl-α,β,γ,δ-tetramethylporphine
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Quality Control

Our 2,8,12,18-Tetraethyl-3,7,13,17-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-Porphyrin is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical: 97-99%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
UV-Vis Spectrum	Characteristic Soret and Q bands
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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