(1) Lomonosov State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, pr. Vernadskogo 86, 117571 Moscow, Russia
Abstract:
We found that thionyl chloride can chlorinate porphyrin complexes with transient metals (Pd, Ni, or Cu) at the free β andmeso-positions of the porphyrin macrocycle. A more prolonged or rigorous treatment also causes the chlorination of side alkyl
substituents, mainly, methyl groups.