Date published: 2025-9-18

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Porphyrins and related compounds

Santa Cruz Biotechnology now offers a broad range of porphyrins and related compounds for use in various applications. Porphyrins, characterized by their distinct macrocyclic structure composed of four pyrrole rings, are crucial in scientific research due to their unique chemical properties and their roles in biological systems. These compounds are fundamental in the study of heme proteins, such as hemoglobin and myoglobin, where they serve as prosthetic groups essential for oxygen transport and storage. In environmental science, porphyrins are utilized to investigate the photosynthetic processes in plants and algae, contributing to our understanding of energy conversion in natural systems. Researchers in materials science leverage porphyrins to develop advanced materials, such as organic semiconductors and catalysts, due to their ability to undergo redox reactions and their photochemical properties. In the field of analytical chemistry, porphyrins are employed as sensors and dyes, aiding in the detection of various analytes through fluorescence and absorbance measurements. Additionally, porphyrins play a significant role in studying metalloporphyrins, which are used as models for enzymes and catalysts in synthetic organic chemistry. Their versatility and broad applicability make porphyrins and related compounds indispensable tools for advancing research in multiple scientific disciplines. View detailed information on our available porphyrins and related compounds by clicking on the product name.

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Zinc meso-tetraphenylporphine

14074-80-7sc-272775
500 mg
$120.00
(0)

Zinc meso-tetraphenylporphine is a notable porphyrin derivative characterized by its robust coordination with a zinc ion, which enhances its electronic properties. This complex exhibits remarkable stability and solubility, allowing for effective interactions with various substrates. Its unique electronic structure facilitates efficient light harvesting and energy transfer, while the presence of phenyl groups contributes to its distinctive optical characteristics and potential for forming supramolecular assemblies.

Co(II) meso-Tetraphenylporphine

14172-90-8sc-396948
sc-396948A
1 g
5 g
$166.00
$617.00
(0)

Cobalt(II) meso-tetraphenylporphine is a distinctive porphyrin complex known for its strong metal-ligand interactions, which significantly influence its redox behavior. The cobalt center imparts unique electronic properties, enabling diverse coordination chemistry. This compound exhibits pronounced photophysical characteristics, including fluorescence and phosphorescence, due to its planar structure and extensive π-conjugation. Its ability to form stable aggregates enhances its potential for catalysis and electron transfer processes.

Pt(II) meso-Tetraphenylporphine

14187-14-5sc-396936
sc-396936A
100 mg
250 mg
$250.00
$340.00
(0)

Pt(II) meso-Tetraphenylporphine is a notable porphyrin complex characterized by its robust coordination with platinum, which alters its electronic landscape and enhances its stability. This compound exhibits unique photochemical properties, including efficient light absorption and energy transfer, attributed to its extensive conjugated system. Its planar geometry facilitates π-π stacking interactions, promoting self-assembly and influencing reaction kinetics in various chemical environments.

Zn(II) Mesoporphyrin IX

14354-67-7sc-396862
25 mg
$209.00
(0)

Zn(II) Mesoporphyrin IX is a distinctive porphyrin complex that showcases a unique coordination environment due to the presence of zinc. This metal center influences the electronic properties, leading to altered redox behavior and enhanced stability. The compound exhibits notable fluorescence characteristics, which are affected by solvent interactions. Its rigid, planar structure allows for effective π-π interactions, facilitating aggregation and influencing its reactivity in diverse chemical systems.

Cu(II) Octaethylporphine

14409-63-3sc-396852
sc-396852A
100 mg
250 mg
$80.00
$161.00
(0)

Cu(II) Octaethylporphine is a fascinating porphyrin complex characterized by its copper center, which imparts unique electronic properties and facilitates specific ligand interactions. The compound exhibits distinct paramagnetic behavior, influencing its magnetic resonance characteristics. Its planar structure promotes strong π-π stacking interactions, enhancing its stability in various environments. Additionally, the metal's coordination geometry allows for selective binding with small molecules, impacting reaction kinetics and pathways in complex systems.

meso-Tetra (4-methylphenyl) porphine

14527-51-6sc-396892
sc-396892A
1 g
5 g
$27.00
$112.00
(0)

meso-Tetra(4-methylphenyl)porphine is a notable porphyrin derivative distinguished by its unique substitution pattern, which enhances its solubility and alters its electronic properties. The presence of bulky 4-methylphenyl groups influences steric interactions, leading to distinct conformational flexibility. This compound exhibits strong light absorption characteristics, facilitating energy transfer processes. Its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions further modifies its reactivity and interaction dynamics in various chemical environments.

Magnesium meso-tetraphenylporphine monohydrate

14640-21-2sc-269356
sc-269356A
500 mg
2 g
$242.00
$815.00
(0)

Magnesium meso-tetraphenylporphine monohydrate is a distinctive porphyrin complex characterized by its robust π-conjugated system, which enhances its electronic delocalization and light-harvesting capabilities. The presence of phenyl substituents contributes to its unique photophysical properties, allowing for efficient singlet oxygen generation. Additionally, its hydrophilic monohydrate form influences solvation dynamics, impacting reaction kinetics and facilitating interactions with various substrates in solution.

5,10,15,20-Tetraphenyl-21H,23H-porphine vanadium(IV) oxide

14705-63-6sc-227015
500 mg
$194.00
(0)

5,10,15,20-Tetraphenyl-21H,23H-porphine vanadium(IV) oxide exhibits remarkable electronic properties due to its central vanadium ion, which facilitates unique redox behavior and coordination chemistry. The porphyrin framework enhances its ability to engage in electron transfer processes, while the phenyl groups provide steric hindrance that influences molecular interactions. This compound's distinct optical characteristics and stability under varying conditions make it a subject of interest in studying porphyrin-based materials.

meso-Tetra(4-pyridyl)porphine

16834-13-2sc-263463
sc-263463A
1 g
5 g
$86.00
$205.00
(0)

meso-Tetra(4-pyridyl)porphine is characterized by its unique nitrogen-rich pyridyl substituents, which enhance its coordination capabilities with metal ions, leading to diverse complexation behaviors. The porphyrin core exhibits strong light absorption and fluorescence properties, making it suitable for photophysical studies. Its planar structure allows for effective π-π stacking interactions, influencing aggregation and electronic properties, while the nitrogen atoms can participate in hydrogen bonding, further modulating its reactivity and stability in various environments.

Zn(II) Octaethylporphine

17632-18-7sc-396865
sc-396865A
100 mg
250 mg
$153.00
$224.00
(0)

Zn(II) Octaethylporphine features a distinctive arrangement of ethyl groups that enhance its solubility and steric hindrance, influencing its interaction with various substrates. The central zinc ion plays a crucial role in stabilizing the porphyrin ring, facilitating electron transfer processes. Its robust π-conjugated system contributes to notable optical properties, while the bulky substituents prevent aggregation, allowing for unique photochemical behavior and reactivity in diverse chemical environments.