OPTICAL-PROPERTIES OF PHTHALOCYANINE THIN-FILMS SYNTHESIZED IN THE SOLID-STATE

A new way of preparing thin films of phthalocyanines (PC) is demonstra ted. Starting from the precursor isoindoline 2, a solid-state synthesi s of Mn and Zn PC 3a and 3b in thin films by a thermoreaction is descr ibed. The optical properties of the thin films which absorb strongly i n the near infrared are investigated. Parameters such as film thicknes s, optical spectra, film composition and PC 3 yield are measured and c alculated using optical and mechanical methods. The data also indicate that the conversion of isoindoline 2 into PC 3 is very efficient.