A novel zinc tetraphenylporphyrinate substituted in the axial position with one E-stilbazole: Synthesis, structure, and nonlinear optics

• A novel axially substituted porphyrin derivative was prepared.
• The molecular structure of the complex was determined by X-ray diffraction study.
• Z-scan measurement shows improved nonlinear optics for this complex.

A novel zinc porphyrin (ZnTPP) derivative bearing an E-stilbazole chromophore in the axial position (ZnTPPL) was designed and prepared. Z-scan studies reveal that this complex exhibits improved nonlinear optical absorption and refraction in comparison with ZnTPP. In addition, the molecular structure of the complex was determined by X-ray diffraction study.

A novel zinc porphyrin (ZnTPP) derivative bearing an E-stilbazole chromophore in the axial position (ZnTPPL) was designed and prepared. Z-scan studies reveal that this complex exhibits improved nonlinear optical properties compared to ZnTPP.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide