Description

Etioporphyrin I is a fundamental porphyrin compound, serving as a key structural analog and synthetic precursor in advanced chemical research. Its well-defined tetrapyrrole macrocycle makes it an invaluable tool for studying photophysical properties, electron transfer mechanisms, and as a model system for biologically relevant heme structures. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and developers in the fields of organic electronics, photodynamic therapy research, catalysis, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Used as a core building block or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells due to its electron-rich conjugated system.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Studies: Acts as a model photosensitizer compound for investigating mechanisms of action and developing new therapeutic agents.
• Catalysis Development: Serves as a ligand precursor for synthesizing metalloporphyrin complexes used in oxidation and other catalytic reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry & Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of chemical sensors and as a standard in spectroscopic analysis for porphyrin-based systems.
• Biomimetic Chemistry: Used to create synthetic heme models for studying enzymatic processes like oxygen transport and activation.
• Dye & Pigment Research: Investigated for its intense color and stability as a basis for novel dyes and functional pigments.
• Material Science: Incorporated into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or other advanced materials for gas storage, separation, or sensing applications.
• Educational & Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity reference material for academic teaching and analytical method calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Etioporphyrin I
CAS No.	448-71-5
Molecular Formula	C32H38N4
Molecular Weight	478.68 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7,13,17-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-2,8,12,18-tetrapropanoic acid, 21,23-dimethyl ester; 2,7,12,17-Tetraethyl-3,8,13,18-tetramethylporphyrin; Octaethylporphyrin (common name for structural analog context); Etioporphyrin I dimethyl ester; OEP (abbreviation in literature); 21H,23H-Porphine-2,8,12,18-tetrapropanoic acid, 3,7,13,17-tetramethyl-, dimethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Etioporphyrin I is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, DCM, DMSO; slightly soluble in organic solvents
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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