Description

Uroporphyrin I, Octamethyl Ester is a chemically modified porphyrin derivative, specifically the fully methylated ester of Uroporphyrin I. This compound is a crucial high-purity reference standard and synthetic intermediate in biochemical research and diagnostic development. It is primarily required by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and manufacturers of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits focusing on porphyria disorders and heme biosynthesis pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Serves as a primary analytical reference standard for calibrating instruments and validating methods in porphyrin metabolism studies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used as a key raw material in the production of calibrators and controls for clinical diagnostic tests related to porphyrias.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a synthetic precursor in the development of novel porphyrin-based compounds for photodynamic therapy and other therapeutic applications.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Essential for in-vitro studies investigating the enzymes and intermediates of the heme biosynthesis pathway.
• Quality Control: Employed by chemical suppliers and manufacturers to verify the purity and identity of related porphyrin products.
• Educational & Reference Material: Supplied to academic institutions for advanced teaching and research in bioorganic chemistry and metabolic diseases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uroporphyrin I, Octamethyl Ester
CAS No.	10170-03-3
Molecular Formula	C₅₂H₅₈N₄O₁₆
Molecular Weight	994.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Uroporphyrin I octamethyl ester; Octamethyl uroporphyrin I; URO I-OMe; Uroporphyrin I methyl ester; 3,7,12,17-Tetrakis(2-carboxyethyl)-2,8,13,18-tetramethylporphyrin-21,23-dicarboxylic acid octamethyl ester; Porphyrin I, octamethyl ester; Uroporphyrinogen I octamethyl ester (reduced form)
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Quality Control

Our Uroporphyrin I, Octamethyl Ester is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research and diagnostic applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and related substance profiles. We adhere to stringent internal quality standards to meet the exacting requirements of the life science industry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under subdued light to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, DMSO; sparingly soluble in methanol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.