Synthesis of covalently linked porphyrin dimers and trimers

John A. Anton*, Josephine Kwong, Paul A. Loach

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Abstract

The synthesis of covalently linked porphyrin dimers and trimers is described. Mono‐ and dihydroxyporphyrins were synthesized by transeslerifying 5,10,15,20‐tetra(4‐carbomethoxy‐phenyl)porphyrin with ethylene glycol. The mixture of transesterified porphyrins were separated by preparative thin layer chromatography. Metal derivatives were made of the mono‐ and dihydroxyporphyrins and these were reacted with the acid chloride of a monocarboxyporphyrin to yield hybrid dimers and trimers containing one melalloporphyrin and either one or two free base porphyrins. The structures and purity of the dimers and trimers were established by measuring the absorbance spectra, nmr spectra, and molecular weight by gel permeation chromatography.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)717-725
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Volume13
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1976
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry

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