A new convenient synthetic method is reported for meso-tetra[4-(carbox
ymethylenoxy)phenyl]-porphyrin (TCMOPPH2) comprising two steps from me
so-tetra(4-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin nickel (THPPNi) and monochloroaceti
c acid. The product was characterized by Uv-Vis, IR, and (HNMR)-H-1 sp
ectra.