Description

Myoglobin is a heme-containing globular protein primarily responsible for oxygen storage and transport in muscle tissue. This high-purity biochemical is essential for research and development in life sciences, providing a critical model for studying oxygen-binding proteins and muscle physiology. It serves as a fundamental reagent for biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and diagnostic manufacturers requiring a reliable and well-characterized protein standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard protein in studies of oxygen transport, protein structure-function relationships, and heme-protein interactions.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Acts as a key component or calibrator in the development of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits for cardiac and muscular health assessment.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug discovery and toxicology studies targeting muscle metabolism and ischemia-reperfusion injury.
• Food Science Analysis: Utilized as a marker for meat content and quality control in food processing and authenticity testing.
• Academic & Educational Use: Serves as a teaching tool in university laboratories for protein purification, spectroscopy, and enzymology experiments.
• Biotechnology: Investigated for potential applications in bio-inspired oxygen carriers and biosensor development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myoglobin
CAS No.	11080-17-4
Molecular Formula	C738H1166N203O210S5 (Approx., for horse heart myoglobin)
Molecular Weight	~16,700 - 17,800 Da (depending on species source)
Synonyms	Myoglobin (from equine skeletal muscle); Myohemoglobin; Muscle hemoglobin; Metmyoglobin; Oxymyoglobin; Deoxymyoglobin; Ferrimyoglobin; Myoglobin, horse heart; CAS 11080-17-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Myoglobin is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high biological activity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and functional assays. We adhere to relevant guidelines for research-grade biochemicals, ensuring suitability for critical applications in analytical and development laboratories.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store desiccated at -20°C or below. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish-red to dark red lyophilized powder
Identification (IR / UV-Vis)	Conforms to standard spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (by area)
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 90%
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Activity (Oxygen Binding)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in water and buffer solutions

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