Zinc Phthalocyanine Description
Zinc Phthalocyanine (CAS: 14320-04-8) is a kind of purple powder. It complexes show photosensitizing properties. Zinc phthalocyanine finds general applications in industry (catalysts, photoconductor, etc) and biomedical (photodynamic therapy, PDT). ZnPc may be used to photooxidise cyclohexane.
Zinc Phthalocyanine Specification
CAS Number
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14320-04-8
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Chemical Formula
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C32H16N8Zn
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Molecular Weight
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577.91
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Form
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purple powder
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Solubility
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Insoluble in water
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Zinc Phthalocyanine Applications
Zinc Phthalocyanine is widely used in industry (catalysts, photoconductors) and biomedicine (photodynamic therapy, PDT). Zinc phthalocyanine can be used for photooxidation of cyclohexane.
Zinc Phthalocyanine Safety Information
Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK: WGK 3
Flash Point(F): Not applicable
Flash Point(C): Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Zinc Phthalocyanine Packaging
Our Zinc Phthalocyanine is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
Zinc Phthalocyanine FAQs
Q1. What is Zinc Phthalocyanine?
Zinc Phthalocyanine is a synthetic pigment belonging to the phthalocyanine family. It is a blue-green colored compound with a complex chemical structure based on a central zinc atom surrounded by organic ligands.
Q2. How is Zinc Phthalocyanine synthesized?
Zinc Phthalocyanine can be synthesized through various methods, including reactions involving phthalonitrile and zinc salts under specific conditions to form the complex phthalocyanine structure.
Q3. How does Zinc Phthalocyanine contribute to the field of organic semiconductors?
Zinc Phthalocyanine is utilized in organic semiconductor devices due to its electronic properties, such as charge transport capabilities, making it suitable for applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).