2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-tetrobenzeo-5,10,15,20-(tetraphenyl)porphyrin | CAS 80528-89-8

Catalog Number	A14-0047
Category	Calcium, Chloride and Other indicators
Molecular Formula	C60H38N4
Molecular Weight	814.992

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Product Introduction

Extended porphyrin macrocycle with strong absorption and tunable emission. Ideal for photodynamic research, sensing, and catalysis.

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Synonyms	H2Tptbp; Tetraphenyltetrabenzoporphine; Meso-Tetraphenylbenzoporphyrin
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C3C4=CC=CC=C4C(=C(C5=NC(=C(C6=NC(=C(C7=C8C=CC=CC8=C2N7)C9=CC=CC=C9)C1=CC=CC=C16)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C15)C1=CC=CC=C1)N3
InChI	InChI=1S/C60H38N4/c1-5-21-37(22-6-1)49-53-41-29-13-15-31-43(41)55(61-53)50(38-23-7-2-8-24-38)57-45-33-17-19-35-47(45)59(63-57)52(40-27-11-4-12-28-40)60-48-36-20-18-34-46(48)58(64-60)51(39-25-9-3-10-26-39)56-44-32-16-14-30-42(44)54(49)62-56/h1-36,61-62H
InChIKey	FBSXYTUBMDUKDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Storage

Store at -20°C

2,3,7,8,12,13,1,7,18-tetrobenzeo-5,10,15,20-(tetraphenyl)porphyrin, often referred to as TPP or tetraphenylporphyrin, is a versatile compound commonly used in research and industrial applications.

Photodynamic Therapy: TPP is actively researched for its potential use in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cancer treatment. It functions as a photosensitizer, which upon activation by light, produces reactive oxygen species capable of selectively killing cancer cells. This technique minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissues and offers a targeted approach to cancer therapy.

Catalysis: Tetraphenylporphyrin is utilized as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, including oxidation and polymerization processes. It can mimic the activities of natural enzymes, making it useful in industrial applications where the synthesis of specific compounds is required. The versatility of TPP as a catalyst has made it an important tool in organic chemistry.

Environmental Sensing: TPP derivatives are employed in the development of sensors for detecting environmental pollutants and gases. By interacting with specific substrates, these sensors can provide sensitive and selective detection of harmful substances such as heavy metals and toxic gases. This application is crucial for monitoring environmental safety and ensuring public health.

Biomedical Imaging: TPP is used in the development of fluorescent dyes for biomedical imaging applications. It can be attached to biomolecules and used to visualize cellular components or biological processes under a fluorescence microscope. This application aids in better understanding cellular dynamics and disease mechanisms, providing valuable insights for biomedical research.