Ni(III) complex of an N-confused porphyrin inner C-oxide

novel, structurally characterized Ni(III) complex of an N-confused porphyrin inner C-oxide has been synthesized from the oxidation of a Ni(II) N-confused porphyrin using OsO4. Crystal data: C53H40N5NiO.CH2Cl2, monoclinic, space group P2/a (No. 13), a = 21.229(1) Angstrom, b = 8.6451(5) Angstrom, c = 25.762(2) Angstrom, 93.004(3)degrees, V = 4721.6(5) Angstrom(3), and Z = 4.