Zn(II) meso-Tetra(4-carboxyphenyl) Porphine (CAS 27647-84-3)

Zn(II) meso-Tetra(4-carboxyphenyl) porphine (ZnTCPP) is an organometallic compound that has garnered significant interest within the realm of supramolecular chemistry. Researchers leverage its strong metal-ligand coordination properties for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which have a wide array of applications, including gas storage, separation, and catalysis. The carboxyphenyl groups on the periphery of the porphyrin core offer multiple sites for covalent attachment, which is a key feature exploited in the design of conjugated polymers for organic electronics, such as organic photovoltaics and field-effect transistors. Additionally, Zn(II) meso-Tetra(4-carboxyphenyl) Porphine is studied in the context of light-harvesting complexes due to its ability to absorb and transfer light energy, a property that is essential for the development of artificial photosynthetic systems. Its role in photodynamic research also extends to the generation of singlet oxygen upon irradiation, which is a subject of interest for applications that require controlled oxidative environments.