Synthesis and characterization of novel symmetrical phthalocyanines substituted with four benzo [d] [1, 3] dioxol-5-ylmethoxy groups

Metal (Zn, Cu, Co, Mg) phthalocyanines substituted with four benzo [d] [1, 3] dioxol-5-ylmethoxy unit through oxy-bridges have been synthesized from phthalonitrile derivative, 4-(benzo [d] [1, 3] dioxol-5-ylmethoxy) phthalonitrile. Benzo [d] [1, 3] dioxol-5-ylmethoxy substituted Pcs showed the enhanced solubility in organic solvents. The newly prepared compounds have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV–Vis, 1H NMR spectra.

Graphical abstractMetal (Zn, Cu, Co, Mg) phthalocyanines substituted with four benzo [d] [1, 3] dioxol-5-ylmethoxy unit through oxy-bridges have been synthesized from phthalonitrile derivative, 4-(benzo [d] [1, 3] dioxol-5-ylmethoxy) phthalonitrile. Benzo [d] [1, 3] dioxol-5-ylmethoxy substituted Pcs showed the enhanced solubility in organic solvents. The newly prepared compounds have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV–Vis, 1H NMR spectra.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide