Zinc phthalocyanine (CAS 14320-04-8)

Zinc Phthalocyanine (ZnPc) stands as an organic compound featuring a zinc atom coordinated with four nitrogen atoms in a phthalocyanine ring. Its remarkable versatility renders it a highly valuable compound across various scientific research applications. Zinc Phthalocyanine finds utility as a dye, photosensitizer, and catalyst, contributing to a diverse range of reactions. Extensive studies have been conducted to explore its distinctive properties and its interaction capabilities with light and other molecules. The wide adoption of Zinc phthalocyanine in scientific research can be attributed to its unique properties and its capacity to interact with light and other molecules. It assumes pivotal roles as a dye, photosensitizer, and catalyst, driving various reactions forward. In the realm of photochemistry, Zinc phthalocyanine harnesses its light-absorbing capability to facilitate the conversion of light into electrical energy. Moreover, it finds application as a fluorescent probe, enabling the monitoring of molecule concentrations in solution. The mechanism of action underlying Zinc phthalocyanine centers around its light-absorption ability, which initiates the conversion of light into electrical energy. This process involves the excitation of electrons, causing them to transition from the ground state to an excited state—an occurrence referred to as photoinduced electron transfer (PET). Subsequently, these excited electrons interact with other molecules, thereby instigating a diverse array of reactions.