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Synlett 1991; 1991(3): 127-134
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-20654
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Sapphyrins: New Life for an Old "Expanded Porphyrin"

J. L. Sessler* , M. J. Cyr, A. K. Burrell
  • *Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712, USA
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07 March 2002 (online)

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Sapphyrin, so called due to its intense blue-green color, is a 22 π-electron pentapyrrolic molecule known for over 20 years. This macrocycle can now be prepared in good yield and is becoming the subject of serious current study. Although planar and aromatic, the larger size of this "expanded porphyrin" endows it with some unexpected properties in comparison to the better-known porphyrins 1. Introduction 2. Synthesis 3. Anion Binding 4. Metal Complexation 5. Future Directions

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