An efficient synthesis of tetraaryl porphyrins substituted with ester groups bearing long alkyl chains

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)86323-7

The synthesis of tetraaryl porphyrins substituted with long chain ester groups is described. The compounds are conveniently prepared from the methyl ester 1a via a base induced transesterification procedure. The method is also applicable for the synthesis of ester linked diporphyrins.