Chlorins: Natural Sources, Synthetic Developments and Main Applications

Author(s)

de Oliveira, Kleber T. ^[1] ; Momo, Patricia B. ^[1] ; de Assis, Francisco F. ^[1] ; Ferreira, Marco A. B. ^[1] ; Brocksom, Timothy J. ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Quim, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: CURRENT ORGANIC SYNTHESIS; v. 11, n. 1, p. 42-58, FEB 2014.
• Web of Science Citations: 31

Abstract

Chlorin derivatives have attracted considerable attention over the last three decades in different scientific fields. These compounds are present in a large number of bacteria, fungi and in all plants found on Earth. Since the discovery of these pigments, chemists, biologists, medical professionals and materials scientists have devoted pronounced efforts in order to develop new synthetic methods and discover useful applications for these compounds. In this review we wish to cover the main natural chlorins, their natural sources, synthetic approaches to access these compounds, and the major applications. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/06532-4 - Cross-coupling reactions on the synthesis of new photosensitizers with high conjugation
• Grantee: Kleber Thiago de Oliveira
• Support type: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/02311-3 - New approaches in asymmetric synthesis of tetrahydrofuran and tetrahydropyran-derivatives with potential application in the preparation of bioactive molecules
• Grantee: Marco Antonio Barbosa Ferreira
• Support type: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 12/04964-1 - About the synthesis of benzophorphyrins derivatives with potential photosensitizing activities
• Grantee: Marta Akemi Fujita
• Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• FAPESP's process: 11/13993-2 - Methodologies for the synthesis of bioactive terpenes
• Grantee: Timothy John Brocksom
• Support type: Regular Research Grants