Synthesis, characterization and nonlinear optical properties of nonaggregating hexadeca-substituted phthalocyanines

The microwave-assisted synthesis, characterization and photophysical properties of hexadeca-substituted phthalocyanine (Pc) complexes with bulky phenoxy substituents are reported. NMR and UV–Vis analyses confirm the ability of bulky groups to induce steric isolation of Pc cores even in the solid state. The Z-scan measurement indicates that the Zn-containing derivative has promising nonlinear optical properties (NLOs).