Abstract
A novel antimony-phthalocyanine, [Sb(H3tsppc)(OH)2], where H3tsppc denotes monodeprotonated tetrakis{(2′,6′- dimethyl-4′-sulfonic acid)phenoxyl}phthalocyaninate, has been synthesized through sulfonation of [Sb(tppc)(OH)2]+ (tppc denotes tetrakis{(2′,6′-dimethyl)phenoxyl}phthalocyaninate) in concentrated sulfuric acid. This compound is highly soluble in water (ca. 4 × 10 - 2 M) without surfactant or alcohol. Moreover, it has been found free from aggregation in water up to almost 10- 4 M, unlike its copper and metal-free analogues, and show an intense optical absorption and emission band in optical therapeutical window (700-800 nm). The axial hydroxyl groups play a crucial role in disaggregation of the antimony derivative in water.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-117 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry |
Volume | 117 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012/12 |
Keywords
- Aggregation-free
- Antimony complex
- Phthalocyanine
- Water-solubility
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry