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Bilirubin dimethyl ester (CAS 19792-68-8)

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Bilirubin dimethyl ester is a natural derivative of bilirubin found in normal sera
CAS Number:
19792-68-8
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
612.73
Molecular Formula:
C35H40N4O6
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Bilirubin dimethyl ester, represents an intriguing subject of study within the field of biochemistry and physiology, particularly in the context of heme metabolism and the body′s processing of waste products. This compound, formed by the esterification of bilirubin with methanol at specific sites, serves as a model for understanding the physicochemical properties of bilirubin itself, including its solubility, transport, and clearance mechanisms within the human body. Research on bilirubin dimethyl ester focuses on its role in the broader scheme of bilirubin metabolism, its interaction with cellular components.


Bilirubin dimethyl ester (CAS 19792-68-8) References

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Bilirubin dimethyl ester, 10 mg

sc-263028
10 mg
$260.00

Bilirubin dimethyl ester, 25 mg

sc-263028A
25 mg
$520.00