Molecular structure of Protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester, CAS Number: 6164-53-0
Protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester (CAS 6164-53-0)
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Protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester is a porphyrin and iron chelator
CAS Number:
6164-53-0
Molecular Weight:
590.71
Molecular Formula:
C36H38N4O4
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Protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester is a derivative of protoporphyrin IX, a key intermediate in the heme biosynthetic pathway. It is involved in the formation of heme, a component of hemoglobin and other hemoproteins. Protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester is a porphyrin compound, characterized by its tetrapyrrole ring structure. It plays a vital role in the transportation and storage of oxygen, as it is a fundamental component of hemoglobin. Protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester is involved in various enzymatic reactions. Its structure and properties make it an important molecule in the study of heme biosynthesis and related metabolic pathways.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester, 100 mg | sc-264152 | 100 mg | $190.00 | |||
Protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester, 500 mg | sc-264152A | 500 mg | $650.00 |