Description

Zinc 2,9,16,23-Tetra-tert-Butyl-29 H,31 H-Phthalocyanine is a highly functionalized metallophthalocyanine derivative, valued for its exceptional chemical stability and tunable optoelectronic properties. This compound serves as a critical advanced material and functional dye intermediate, enabling precise performance characteristics in high-tech applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the organic electronics, specialty pigments, and advanced catalyst development sectors.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: As an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer for efficient light harvesting and charge transport.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Utilized as a dopant or host material in emissive layers to achieve specific color purity and high luminance efficiency.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A key component in the development of materials for optical limiting, switching, and data storage due to its large π-conjugated system.
• Specialty Pigments and Dyes: Provides high-performance, stable colorants for advanced coatings, inks, and plastics requiring superior lightfastness and thermal stability.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer for targeted cancer treatments, leveraging its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation.
• Chemical Sensors: Acts as a sensitive layer in gas or chemical detection devices due to its reversible interaction with analytes, causing measurable changes in optical or electrical properties.
• Catalysis: Serves as a robust catalyst or catalyst precursor for various organic transformations, including oxidation and polymerization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc 2,9,16,23-Tetra-tert-Butyl-29 H,31 H-Phthalocyanine
CAS No.	56089-74-8
Molecular Formula	C₆₄H₇₂N₈Zn
Molecular Weight	1002.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Tetra-tert-butylphthalocyanine; ZnTBPc; Zinc 2,9,16,23-Tetra-tert-butylphthalocyanine; 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine, 2,9,16,23-tetra-tert-butyl-, zinc complex; Zinc(II) 2,9,16,23-tetra-tert-butyl-29H,31H-phthalocyanine; Tetra-tert-butyl zinc phthalocyanine; ZnTTBPc; ZnPc(t-Bu)₄
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Quality Control

Our production of Zinc Tetra-tert-butylphthalocyanine adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to violet powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Elemental Analysis (Zn)	Conforms to theoretical

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