Tetraphenylporphine

Agent Name
Tetraphenylporphine
CAS Number
917-23-7
Formula
C44-H30-N4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Tetraphenylporphine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
21H,23H-Porphine, 5,10,15,20-tetraphenyl-; 5,10,15,20-Tetraphenyl-21H,23H-porphine; Porphine, 5,10,15,20-tetraphenyl- (VAN) (8CI); 5,10,15,20-Tetraphenylporphine; meso-Tetraphenylporphine; Tetraphenylporphyrin; [ChemIDplus] meso-Tetraphenylporphine, chlorine free; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Porphyrins
Description
Purple crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Tetraphenylporphyrin, abbreviated TPP or H2TPP, is a synthetic heterocyclic compound that resembles naturally occurring porphyrins. . . . H2TPP is a photosensitizer for the production of singlet oxygen." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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