Synthesis of fluorine-containing phthalocyanines and investigation of the photophysical and photochemical properties of the metal-free and zinc phthalocyanines

Abstract

4-(3-(Trifluoromethyl) benzylthio)phthalonitrile (1) was synthesized. Metal-free phthalocyanine 2, zinc(II) phthalocyanine 3 and cobalt(II) phthalocyanine 4 were synthesized starting with dinitrile compound 1. Photodynamic therapy properties of 2 and 3 were studied.