The conditions of synthesis of octalkyl-5,15-diphenylporphyrins obtain
ed through condensation of dipyrrolyl methanes with benzaldehydes are
optimized. The highest yield (45-55%) is achieved using hexane, chloro
form, or methanol as the solvent, mono- or trichloroacetic acid as the
catalyst, and o-chloranil as an intermediate porphyrinogen-oxidizing
agent.