dark purple crystalline powder or crystals
Nickel(II) Tetraphenylporphyrinate is an electron transfer agent and catalyst for aryl halogen exchange reactions. It could be used in cyclizations of saturated ο-iodo ketones and hydrogenation of alkenes.
reagent type: catalyst
core: nickel
Purify it by chromatography on neutral (Grade I) alumina, followed by recrystallisation from CH2Cl2/MeOH [Yamashita J Phys Chem 91 3055 1987]. [Beilstein 26 III/IV 1960.]
Stable in air and water. Some nickel compounds are known carcinogens, so standard safety precautions apply.