Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
14609-54-2
Standard:
USP,
meso-Tetra(4-carboxyphenyl)porphine is a water-soluble porphyrin derivative synthesized via condensation of pyrrole and 4-formylbenzoic acid. Its molecular formula is C42H26N4O8 with CAS No. 10598-37-7, serving as a key intermediate in photodynamic therapy research.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent degradation. Avoid direct sunlight exposure. Not approved for clinical use; handle with appropriate PPE due to potential skin and eye irritation.