A Novel Porphyrin with a Two-Dimensional Topology and Highly Thermal Stability

A novel iron porphyrin [FeTCPP] n [TCPP = meso-tetra(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin] has been synthesised via a hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterised. It has a two-dimensional structure and is thermally stable up to 320°C. UV–Vis, FT–IR and fluorescence data are also reported. Porphyrins have interesting roles in nature such as in green leaves and red blood cells, as well as applications in medicine, catalysis, optics, conductive materials, magnetism and solar energy conversion.