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Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride (CAS 14325-05-4)

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Alternate Names:
Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride is also known as SnPPIX.
Application:
Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride is a synthetic, potent heme oxygenase inhibitor that selectively inhibits HO-1 over HO-2.
CAS Number:
14325-05-4
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
750.26
Molecular Formula:
C34H32N4O4Sn•2Cl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride is a metalloporphyrin complex used extensively in research for its role as a heme oxygenase inhibitor. Scientists employ this compound in studies investigating the regulation of heme metabolism and in analyzing the pathophysiology of diseases where heme oxygenase activity is implicated. In photosensitization research, Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride aids in understanding the photo-oxidative damage that can occur in biological systems, providing insights into the mechanisms of light-induced tissue damage. Additionally, it serves as useful in the study of circadian rhythm biology due to its effects on the heme pathway, which is known to influence biological clocks. Research in plant biology also utilizes this chemical, exploring its impact on chlorophyll synthesis and heme-containing enzymes, which are vital for plant development and metabolism.


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Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride, 5 mg

sc-203452
5 mg
$75.00

Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride, 25 mg

sc-203452A
25 mg
$258.00

Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride, 1 g

sc-203452B
1 g
$954.00