meso-meso Directly Linked Corrole-Porphyrin-Corrole Hybrid

"We have designed and synthesized a meso–meso linked (Cor–Por–Cor) by 2 + 1 acid catalyzed condensation reaction of 5,15-bis-formylporphyrin with 5- phenyl dipyrromethane. The photophysical properties of the hybrid has been investigated in comparison to their monomers. It is interesting to note that the higher quantum yield and life time of the hybrid in comparison with meso–meso directly linked porphyrin trimers are the significant features which indicates that the new hybrid is a potential target for various applications. The new hybrid paves the way for porphyrin systems wherein a multi-metallic mixed valence molecular scaffold is plausible. Such a system will be interesting with respect to their coordination and materials chemistry".