ALKYL ETHER ANALOGS OF CHLORINS HAVING AN N-SUBSTITUTED IMIDE RING

摘要

Compounds having generic formula (I), where R<1>, R<2> and R<3> are independently alkyl of 3 through about 10 carbon atoms; provided that, R<1> and R<2> together contain at least six carbon atoms. The compounds have utility in photodynamic therapy in treatment of tumors and other diseases. The invention includes a method of treatment by contacting a tumor with the compound and then exposing the tumor to light.