Synthesis and properties of cationic derivaties of meso-tetra(4-pyridyl)porphyrin

Abstract

Synthesis of amphyphilic cationic meso-pyridilsubstituted porphyrins bearing long chain alkyl groups is described. An improved methods of preparation of tetra- and mono-alkylsubstituted meso-pyridil porphyrins are proposed. The data porphyrins will be investigated as mesogenic compounds and in studing of DNA-binding interactions of cationic porphyrins.

Keywords

• cationic porphyrins, water-soluble porphyrins, alkylation