Synthesis and electrochemical investigation of β-alkyloxy substituted meso-tetraphenylporphyrins

Abstract The synthesis of β-alkyloxy substituted tetraphenylporphyrins is described. Due to interaction between the β-alkyloxy substituent and the meso-phenyl moiety the porphyrins are slightly non planar. The deviation from planarity in these compounds is investigated by cyclic voltammetry.