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Boronated molecular systems can be applied to boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). Among these systems, carborane-containing phthalocyanines (Pcs) are the most promising BNCT agents. Herein we report the new zinc (II) complex of the hexacationic Pc 6, which has been obtained as iodide salt through quaternization of the neutral precursor with methyl iodide. Compound 6 was synthesized over a sequence of four steps.

tThe control of the transmission of the energy transported by optical waves is of extreme importance forthe realization of those advanced technologies which require high speed of operation and fast switching.Such a task can be approached through the design and preparation of materials that possess modulableoptical properties.