Description

Zinc Tetra(4-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine is a water-soluble, cationic metalloporphyrin complex. This compound is valued for its strong visible light absorption, photostability, and catalytic properties, making it a versatile functional material. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photodynamic therapy, catalysis, chemical sensing, and advanced material science.

Application

• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Acts as a photosensitizer for the study of cancer cell targeting and light-activated therapeutic effects.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in oxidation reactions and organic synthesis due to its metalloporphyrin core.
• Chemical Sensing & Biosensing: Used in the development of optical sensors and probes for detecting anions, gases, or biological molecules based on colorimetric or fluorometric changes.
• DNA Interaction Studies: Employed in biophysical chemistry to investigate the binding interactions between cationic porphyrins and nucleic acids.
• Advanced Materials: A key building block for constructing supramolecular assemblies, molecular wires, and light-harvesting systems.
• Antimicrobial Coatings: Investigated for incorporation into surfaces and materials to impart light-activated antimicrobial properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Tetra(4-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine
CAS No.	40603-58-5
Molecular Formula	C48H36N8Zn
Molecular Weight	790.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc(II) meso-Tetra(4-N-methylpyridyl)porphine; ZnTMPyP; Zinc Tetrakis(N-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphyrin; ZnT4MPyP; ZnTMpyP4; Zinc 5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(1-methyl-4-pyridinio)porphyrin; Cationic Zinc Porphyrin; TMPyP-Zn
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Quality Control

Our Zinc Tetra(4-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, UV-Vis spectroscopy for identity and concentration verification, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under anhydrous conditions in a desiccator for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black solid
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility (Water)	Clear, dark red solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Elemental Analysis (Zn)	Conforms to theoretical value

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