This document summarizes the synthesis of novel europium bis- and trisphthalocyaninates with diethyleneglycol substituents. Specifically, it details the design of unsymmetrical phthalocyanine ligand 1 bearing solubilizing groups and diethyleneglycol chains. It then discusses how protecting the hydroxyl groups of ligand 1 with tetrahydropyranyl groups allows for the efficient metalation and formation of double-decker Eu(III) complex 2b and triple-decker Eu(III) complex 3b. Finally, it notes that deprotection of the hydroxyl groups yielded the target complexes 2a and 3a, and that these complexes show potential as components of optical materials