Description

Tetra(3-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine CAS NO 59728-91-5 is a water-soluble, cationic porphyrin derivative characterized by its four positively charged N-methylpyridyl groups attached to the porphine core. This compound is highly valued for its strong light absorption and unique photophysical properties, making it an essential photosensitizer and catalyst in advanced research and industrial processes. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photodynamic therapy, chemical synthesis, and materials science for applications requiring precise light-activated reactions.

Application

• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Acts as a potent photosensitizer for the study and development of cancer treatments and antimicrobial therapies.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in oxidation reactions and organic synthesis due to its metalloporphyrin-like activity.
• Chemical Sensing: Utilized in the development of optical sensors and probes for detecting various anions and metal ions based on colorimetric or fluorescence changes.
• Materials Science: Employed in the fabrication of advanced materials, including light-harvesting arrays, molecular wires, and components for dye-sensitized solar cells.
• DNA Interaction Studies: Used as a model compound to investigate the binding interactions between cationic porphyrins and nucleic acids.
• Photocatalysis: Applied in research focused on light-driven chemical transformations and environmental remediation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra(3-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine
CAS No.	59728-91-5
Molecular Formula	C44H38N8
Molecular Weight	678.84 g/mol
Synonyms	meso-Tetra(3-N-methylpyridyl)porphine; TMPyP3; 5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(3-N-methylpyridiniumyl)porphyrin; Tetra(3-N-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphine; Cationic Porphyrin (3-isomer); Tetrakis(3-N-methylpyridyl)porphyrin; 3-TMPyP; Porphyrin H2TMPyP(3)
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Quality Control

Our Tetra(3-n-Methylpyridyl)Porphine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

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 light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black solid
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in water, Methanol
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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