Description

Methyl Phaeoporphyrin A(5) is a specific, high-purity porphyrin derivative, a key intermediate in chlorophyll biosynthesis and degradation research. This compound matters for its role as a critical analytical standard and research reagent in plant physiology, biochemistry, and photodynamic therapy studies. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories, analytical chemists, and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and life science sectors for method development, quality control, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Analytical Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and spectrophotometric analysis for chlorophyll metabolite quantification.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a crucial intermediate in studies of chlorophyll biosynthesis, degradation pathways, and plant senescence.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer precursor due to its porphyrin structure and light-absorbing properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and development of herbicides and plant growth regulators that target chlorophyll metabolism.
• Educational & Diagnostic Use: Utilized in university laboratories and diagnostic kit development for teaching and analyzing plant health.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for synthesizing advanced organic materials and dyes with specific photochemical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Phaeoporphyrin A(5)
CAS No.	29169-79-7
Molecular Formula	C36H38N4O5
Molecular Weight	606.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Pheophorbide a; 132-Methyl pheophorbide a; Methyl 3-devinyl-3-carboxymethyl-pyropheophorbide a; Methyl 132-carboxy-pyropheophorbide a; Methyl 132-demethoxycarbonylpheophorbide a; Pheophorbide a methyl ester; 173-Methoxy-132-oxo-3-vinyl-phorbine-172-propionic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Phaeoporphyrin A(5) is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and can provide material tailored to specific research or analytical grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at lower temperatures (e.g., -20°C) to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black powder or crystals
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.