The title compound was intercalated into montmorillonite as Co–porphyrin complex by ion exchange in acid solution. Interlamellar distance of montmorillonite expanded from its regular value of 0.27 nm to 0.37 nm upon intercalation. Fluorescence emission and electron absorption revealed the retention of Co in the porphyrin intercalated.
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