Description

Pheoporphyrin is a porphyrin derivative, a class of heterocyclic macrocycles fundamental to numerous biological and photonic processes. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard in the research and development of advanced materials and biomedical applications. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, photodynamic therapy, and organic electronics sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized molecular building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of porphyrin-based drugs and as a reference standard in analytical method development.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Investigated as a potential photosensitizer or a precursor for novel agents used in cancer treatment and antimicrobial applications.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as a functional material or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells due to its photophysical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for constructing complex macrocyclic structures and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a calibration standard in chromatographic (HPLC) and spectroscopic analyses for porphyrin quantification.
• Catalysis Research: Explored as a ligand for metal complexes used in catalytic reactions, including oxidation and reduction processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pheoporphyrin
CAS No.	27781-73-3
Molecular Formula	C₃₃H₃₄N₄O₄
Molecular Weight	550.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Pheophorbide a; 3-Devinyl-3-(1-methoxycarbonyl)ethyl-pyropheophorbide a; Methyl pheophorbide a'; Pheophorbide A methyl ester; 17³-Methoxycarbonyl-13²,17³-cyclopheophorbide a enol; 13²,17³-Cyclopheophorbide a enol, 17³-methoxycarbonyl-; Pheoporphyrin a5
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Quality Control

Our Pheoporphyrin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. 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 research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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