1. A class of synthetic organic compounds containing a large aromatic ring structure with a central metal atom, widely used as pigments and dyes in industrial applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry; plural form; singular is phthalocyanine

Examples

• Phthalocyanines are commonly used in the production of blue and green pigments for paints and inks.
• The copper phthalocyanine compound provides excellent color stability in textile dyes.
• Researchers are investigating phthalocyanines for potential applications in solar cells and semiconductors.
• Industrial manufacturers rely on phthalocyanines to achieve vibrant, long-lasting colors in automotive coatings.
• The iron phthalocyanine derivative showed promising catalytic properties in the laboratory study.