Chemistry Letters, Vol.37, No.1, 112-113, 2008
Novel synthesis of meso-tetraarylporphyrins by using I-2 as catalyst and air as oxidant under thermal or UV conditions
An efficient and novel synthesis of meso-tetraarylporphyrins is accomplished through iodine-catalyzed condensation of pyrrole, and aryl aldehydes and subsequent oxidation by air under thermal or ultraviolet (UV) irradiation conditions. The advantages of this procedure include good yields and a green nature.