The synthesis of porphins and related macrocycles

Abstract
THE SYNTHESIS OF PORPHINS AND RELATED MACROCYCLES By R. L. N. HARRIS A. W. JOHNSON and I. T. KAY (CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM) IN this Review it is intended to survey the main methods arising from the classic work of Hans Fischerl for the synthesis of porphins and related compounds. The more bioc