Synthesis and properties of a bis[(porphyrin-2-yl)methyl] ether, a model for the oligomers in haematoporphyrin derivative (HpD)
Abstract
A model bis[(porphyrin-2-yl)methyl] ether (3) has been prepared and its spectroscopic and chemical properties have been examined in relation to those of the tumour photosensitiser, haematoporphyrin derivative.