Synthesis of zinc phthalocyanine derivatives for possible use in photodynamic therapy
The synthesis of symmetrically and unsymmetrically substituted zinc phthalocyanines (ZnPc) derivatives is done according to reported procedures. The unsymmetrical ZnPc derivatives are synthesized by ring expansion of sub-phthalocyanine complexes. Ring substitution is effected with tert-butyl phenol,...
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Rhodes University
2003
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005039 |