Description

Zinc Hematoporphyrin is a metalloporphyrin complex where zinc is coordinated within the porphyrin macrocycle. This compound is valued for its distinct photophysical and coordination properties, making it a critical reagent in advanced research and development. It serves as a key intermediate and model compound for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biochemical, and material science sectors.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a model compound for studying heme protein structure, function, and enzyme catalysis mechanisms.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer due to its light-absorbing properties within the porphyrin structure.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reference material in spectroscopic analysis (UV-Vis, fluorescence) and chromatography.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for developing novel coordination polymers, sensors, and catalytic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of more complex metalloporphyrin-based compounds for therapeutic applications.
• Educational Purposes: A teaching tool in advanced chemistry and biochemistry courses to demonstrate metalloporphyrin chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Hematoporphyrin
CAS No.	13939-11-2
Molecular Formula	C₃₄H₃₂N₄O₄Zn
Molecular Weight	626.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Hematoporphyrin Zinc Complex; Zinc(II) Hematoporphyrin; Zn-Hematoporphyrin; Protoporphyrin IX Zinc; Zn-Protoporphyrin IX; 1,3,5,8-Tetramethyl-2,4-divinylporphyrin-6,7-dipropionic acid Zinc complex; Zinc 7,12-bis(1-hydroxyethyl)-3,8,13,17-tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-2,18-dipropionate
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Quality Control

Our Zinc Hematoporphyrin is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and purity assessment, to ensure consistency and reliability for research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brownish powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Zinc Content	~ 10.5 % (Theoretical)

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