Description

Dipyrromethane Cofactor is a crucial heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a fundamental building block in the synthesis of porphyrins and related macrocycles. Its importance lies in its role as a key precursor for creating complex tetrapyrrole structures, which are essential in biological systems and advanced materials science. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing catalysts, sensors, and novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Porphyrin Synthesis: Acts as a critical precursor in the stepwise construction of porphyrins, chlorins, and corroles for research and industrial applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the development of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting heme-related pathways or utilizing porphyrin-based photodynamic therapy.
• Catalyst Development: Serves as a ligand precursor for synthesizing metal-organic complexes used in homogeneous catalysis and oxidation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in creating organic semiconductors, molecular wires, and other advanced functional materials with specific optical and electronic properties.
• Chemical Sensing: Utilized to develop selective chemosensors and biosensors based on modified porphyrin structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as an intermediate for novel compounds with potential herbicidal or insecticidal activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipyrromethane Cofactor
CAS No.	29261-13-0
Molecular Formula	C13H14N2
Molecular Weight	198.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Dimethyl-dipyrromethane; 5,5'-Dimethyldipyrromethane; 5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-dipyrromethane; 2,2'-Bipyrrole, 5,5'-dimethyl-; Dipyrromethane, 5,5'-dimethyl-; 5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyrrole; NSC 403796; 5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-dipyrrylmethene (common name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dipyrromethane Cofactor is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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