Sandwich-type complexes of erbium(III) and gadolinium(III) with R-phenoxy-substituted phthalocyanines

Abstract

Novel 4-{[(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl]oxy}- and 4-[(4-benzyloxy)phenoxy]phthalonitriles were synthesized. Corresponding metal-free phthalocyanines and double-decker complexes of erbium(III) and gadolinium(III) were obtained using the nitriles. Spectral properties of the synthesized compounds were studied.