Coordination Compounds of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanine

Reviews the physiochemical properties of natural and synthetic porphyrins, phthalocyanine and its polymers, and their numerous complexes. Analyzes specific features of the processes of their formation and dissociation, the mechanisms of these processes, and conditions for further coordination on metalloporphyrins. Treats their ionization and dissociation, structural aspects, electronic effects of coordination and their manifestation in the optical, coordination, acid-base and oxidation-reduction properties.