Synlett 2008(13): 1953-1956  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1077972
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Indium Triflate Mediated Synthesis of meso-Substituted Porphyrins

Brendan M. Smitha, Suzanna D. Kean*a,b, Mark F. Wyattc, Andrew E. Grahama
a Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK
b Faculty of Health Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, UK
e-Mail: sdkean@glam.ac.uk;
c EPRSC National Mass Spectrometry Service Centre (NMSSC), Institute of Mass Spectrometry, School of Medicine, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK
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Received 15 April 2008
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15. Juli 2008 (online)

Abstract

Catalytic quantities of indium salts are highly efficient promoters for the synthesis of meso-porphyrins in high yields and on a large scale under mild reaction conditions.