Description

Verdohemochrome is a specialized porphyrin-derived compound with the CAS registry number 17567-74-7. This chemical is significant for its role as a key intermediate and model compound in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for studying heme metabolism, enzyme function, and developing diagnostic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and model compound in studies of heme catabolism, cytochrome P450 enzymes, and oxidative stress pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and diagnostic probes targeting heme-related disorders.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in universities and corporate research facilities for investigating biliverdin and bilirubin biosynthesis.
• Analytical Standards: Utilized for method development and calibration in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry (MS) analyses within analytical laboratories.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in assays to study the activity and kinetics of heme oxygenase and related enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Verdohemochrome
CAS No.	17567-74-7
Molecular Formula	C33H34FeN4O5
Molecular Weight	622.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Verdoheme; Iron(III) verdoheme; Verdohemochrome IXα; Biliverdin iron complex; Oxophlorin; Fe-verdoheme; Verdohemin; Protoverdoheme
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Quality Control

Our Verdohemochrome is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research requirements.

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 (store away from light). For long-term stability, consider storage under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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