Efficient synthesis for alkyloxy and aryloxy substituted azaphthalocyanines using ZnCl2(quinoline)2 cyclization agent was developed. The prepared azaphthalocyanines showed good photophysical and photochemical properties.
Efficient synthesis for alkyloxy and aryloxy substituted azaphthalocyanines using ZnCl2(quinoline)2 cyclization agent was developed. The prepared azaphthalocyanines showed good photophysical and photochemical properties. (en)