Description

Hematin CAS NO 15489-90-4 is a vital biochemical compound, an iron-containing porphyrin that serves as a key intermediate in heme biosynthesis and metabolism. Its primary commercial and research value lies in its role as a standard and reference material for analytical and diagnostic applications, particularly in hematology and clinical chemistry. This high-purity product is essential for manufacturers of diagnostic kits, research institutions studying blood disorders and enzymatic pathways, and pharmaceutical companies involved in drug development and quality control.

Application

• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used as a critical standard and component in clinical diagnostic kits for measuring hemoglobin, bilirubin, and liver function.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a fundamental substrate and reference compound in studies of heme biosynthesis, cytochrome P450 enzymes, and porphyria diseases.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quality control and assay validation of related pharmaceutical products.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a cofactor or inhibitor in enzymatic reaction studies, particularly for peroxidases and catalases.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Utilized in specialized microbial and mammalian cell culture media that require heme supplementation.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a high-purity calibration standard in advanced analytical techniques like HPLC and mass spectrometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hematin
CAS No.	15489-90-4
Molecular Formula	C34H32FeN4O4
Molecular Weight	616.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Hematin; Ferriheme; Hydroxyhemin; Iron(III) protoporphyrin IX hydroxide; Protohemin; Hematine; Heme; Haemin; Hemin (hydroxide form)
EINECS	239-515-8

Quality Control

Our Hematin is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference materials, ensuring reliability for your critical analytical and formulation work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to black powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Iron Content	8.5 - 9.5 %

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