Description

Methylpheophorbide-A-(Hexyl-Ether) is a chemically modified chlorophyll derivative, specifically a pheophorbide with a hexyl ether substituent. This structural modification enhances its lipophilicity and stability, making it a valuable intermediate and research chemical for advanced photodynamic applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials sectors for photodynamic therapy (PDT) research, dye-sensitized solar cells, and as a fluorescent probe.

Application

• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer for the targeted treatment of cancers and microbial infections.
• Organic Photovoltaics & Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC): Used in the development of light-harvesting materials due to its strong absorption in the visible spectrum.
• Biochemical & Cellular Imaging: Functions as a fluorescent probe or marker for studying cellular processes and localization.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a key building block or chromophore for synthesizing novel porphyrin-based polymers and supramolecular assemblies.
• Antioxidant & Photochemical Studies: Employed in academic and industrial research to study electron transfer, singlet oxygen generation, and photostability.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in chromatography (HPLC, LC-MS) for the quantification of chlorophyll derivatives in complex matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylpheophorbide-A-(Hexyl-Ether)
CAS No.	128146-77-0
Molecular Formula	C43H54N4O5
Molecular Weight	706.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl pheophorbide a hexyl ether; 173-Hexyloxy-132-demethoxycarbonyl-methyl pheophorbide a; Pheophorbide a methyl ester hexyl ether; Hexyl ether of Methylpheophorbide A; Chlorophyll a derivative hexyl ether; 132-Demethoxycarbonyl-173-hexyloxymethyl pheophorbide a
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Quality Control

Our Methylpheophorbide-A-(Hexyl-Ether) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and ensure long-term stability. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to purple solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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