Naphthalocyanine

Naphthalocyanine is a cross-shaped organic molecule consisting of 48 carbon, 8 nitrogen and 26 hydrogen atoms, it is a derivative of phthalocyanine. IBM Research labs used it for developing single-molecule logic switches[1] and visualizing charge distribution in a single molecule.[2][3]

Naphthalocyanine
Schematic and AFM image
Names
IUPAC name
(2Z,15Z,27Z,41Z)-2,15,28,41,53,54,55,56-octaazatridecacyclo[40.10.1.13,14.116,27.129,40.04,13.06,11.017,26.019,24.030,39.032,37.043,52.045,50]hexapentaconta-1(53),2,4,6,8,10,12,14(56),15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37,39,41,43,45,47,49,51-heptacosaene (non-preferred name)
Other names
Tetrabenzo[g]quinoxalino-2,3-porphyrazine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C48H26N8
Molar mass 714.792 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Naphthalocyanine derivatives have a potential use in photodynamic cancer treatment.[4]

References

  1. Liljeroth, P.; Repp, J.; Meyer, G. (2007). "Current-Induced Hydrogen Tautomerization and Conductance Switching of Naphthalocyanine Molecules". Science. 317 (5842): 1203–1206. Bibcode:2007Sci...317.1203L. doi:10.1126/science.1144366. PMID 17761878.
  2. Mohn, F.; Gross, L.; Moll, N.; Meyer, G. (2012). "Imaging the charge distribution within a single molecule". Nature Nanotechnology. 7 (4): 227–231. Bibcode:2012NatNa...7..227M. doi:10.1038/NNANO.2012.20. PMID 22367099.
  3. "Scientists image the charge distribution within a single molecule for the first time". Physorg.com. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-02-27.
  4. Shopova, M.; Woehrle, D.; Mantareva, V.; Mueller, S. (1999). "Naphthalocyanine Complexes as Potential Photosensitizers for Photodynamic Therapy of Tumors". Journal of Biomedical Optics. 4 (3): 276–85. doi:10.1117/1.429930. PMID 23015248.


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