Liquid state $^{15}$N NMR studies of $^{15}$N isotope labeled phthalocyanines

Abstract

$^{15}$N labeled soluble metallo- and metal-free phthalocyanines are described for the first time. The complexes were synthesized starting from phthalic anhydride derivatives using 98{\%} $^{15}$N enriched urea. The effects of the substitution pattern, aggregation, and coordinated metal on $^{15}$N chemical shifts in liquid state NMR were studied.