Title
Meso (Methine) functionalization of octa-alkylporphyrins
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-1981
Abstract
meso-Acetoxymethylocta-alkylporphyrins [e.g. (1), (7), and (8)] react with a variety of nucleophiles such as alcohols (to give the corresponding alkoxymethylporphyrins), amines (yielding aminomethylporphyrins), and Grignard reagents (to give meso-alkylporphyrins). Treatment of the meso- acetoxymethylporphyrins with thiol reagents accomplishes reduction to give the meso-methylporphyrin rather than the sulphide. Making use of these meso-functionalization reactions, potential cytochrome P450 models and a model for the tense form of hemoglobin are synthesized.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1
First Page
2625
Last Page
2630
Recommended Citation
Smith, K., & Bisset, G. (1981). Meso (Methine) functionalization of octa-alkylporphyrins. Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1, 2625-2630. https://doi.org/10.1039/P19810002625