10.1142/S108842461350020X
The study investigates the synthesis, characterization, and lead ion lability of peripherally and non-peripherally octaalkyl substituted lead(II) phthalocyanines (PbPcs) with different alkyl chain lengths (6, 7, 8, or 9 carbons). The peripherally substituted compounds exhibit columnar liquid crystal behavior and greater lead ion lability compared to the non-peripherally substituted isomers. X-ray structure analyses reveal significant differences in the distortion of the phthalocyanine core between the two series, with the peripheral derivatives showing more pronounced distortion. The demetalation rates of the compounds, monitored by 1H NMR spectrometry under specific acidic conditions, vary depending on the position of the substituents and the chain length of the alkyl groups, with the peripheral series undergoing faster demetalation. The study provides insights into the structural and chemical properties of these PbPc derivatives, which have potential applications in various fields including gas sensors, photovoltaic devices, and optical limiting.