Description

Pyropheophorbide A is a chlorophyll-derived porphyrin compound widely recognized for its photophysical properties. This compound is a critical intermediate and active agent in advanced photodynamic therapy (PDT) research and photosensitizer development. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials sectors seeking high-purity, photoactive agents for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Application

• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Serves as a core photosensitizer for investigating cancer cell targeting and light-activated tumor ablation.
• Photosensitizer Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for developing next-generation, targeted phototherapeutic agents.
• Biomedical Imaging: Utilized in the development of fluorescence-based probes and contrast agents for cellular and in vivo imaging.
• Photochemical Studies: Employed in fundamental research on singlet oxygen generation, energy transfer, and photochemical reaction mechanisms.
• Antimicrobial Applications: Investigated for its potential in light-activated antimicrobial coatings and treatments (aPDT).
• Organic Electronics: Used in research for organic photovoltaic cells and light-harvesting materials due to its porphyrin structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyropheophorbide A
CAS No.	24533-72-0
Molecular Formula	C₃₃H₃₄N₄O₃
Molecular Weight	534.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyropheophorbide a; 13²,17³-Cyclo-7,8-dihydro-3-vinyl-8-oxo-17²H-porphyrin-13-propanoic acid; 3-Devinyl-3-(1-methoxycarbonyl)ethyl-pyropheophorbide a; Chlorophyll a derivative; Pheophorbide a derivative; Photoactive porphyrin; PDT Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Pyropheophorbide A is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider keeping the product under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Single Largest Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0 %
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0 %

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