Description

Meso-Tetra(3-Methylphenyl) Porphine is a synthetic, substituted porphyrin derivative characterized by four 3-methylphenyl groups attached to the meso positions of the porphine core. This compound matters as a versatile and highly functionalized organic building block and photosensitizer, offering a tunable platform for advanced materials and photochemical research. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photodynamic therapy, catalysis, and as a precursor for developing novel molecular sensors and dyes.

Application

• Organic Electronics: As a functional material in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Investigated as a potential photosensitizer for cancer treatment due to its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation.
• Catalysis: Serving as a ligand or catalyst precursor in metalloporphyrin complexes for oxidation and other organic transformations.
• Chemical Sensing: Utilized in the design of optical and electrochemical sensors for detecting gases, ions, or biomolecules based on its distinct spectral changes.
• Dye and Pigment Research: As a model compound for studying structure-property relationships in porphyrin-based dyes and pigments.
• Material Science: Incorporation into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), polymers, or thin films to create functional hybrid materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meso-Tetra(3-Methylphenyl) Porphine
CAS No.	50849-45-1
Molecular Formula	C48H38N4
Molecular Weight	646.85 g/mol
Synonyms	5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(3-methylphenyl)porphyrin; 5,10,15,20-Tetra(m-tolyl)porphyrin; TTP; m-TTP; H2T(m-MP)P; Meso-tetrakis(3-methylphenyl)porphine; Tetrakis(3-methylphenyl)-21H,23H-porphine; 3-Methylphenyl Porphine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Meso-Tetra(3-Methylphenyl) Porphine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

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) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
UV-Vis Spectrum	Characteristic Soret and Q bands
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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