Chemical Properties
purple powder
Uses
Zinc Phthalocyanine is used in preparation of Zinc Phthalocyanine-loaded Amphiphilic Phosphonium chitosan nanomicelles for enhancement of photodynamic therapy efficacy.
General Description
Zinc (II) phthalocyanine (ZnPc) complexes show photosensitizing properties. Phthalocyanines show significant ΠΠ interactions and easy formation of H aggregates.
reaction suitability
reagent type: catalyst
core: zinc
Purification Methods
Sublime it in oxygen-free N2. [Beilstein 26 III/IV 4257.]