Description

Coproporphyrin Iii Tetramethyl Ester is a key chemical intermediate and reference standard derived from the porphyrin biosynthetic pathway. This compound is essential for research and development in biochemistry and medical diagnostics, particularly in the study of heme metabolism and porphyrias. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and academic research institutions focusing on metabolic disorders.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical reference standard and intermediate in studies of porphyrin and heme biosynthesis pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Serves as a calibrant or component in the development of diagnostic assays for porphyria disorders.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed as a starting material or analytical standard in the synthesis and quality control of porphyrin-based drugs and photosensitizers.
• Academic Studies: Utilized in university and institutional research for teaching and investigating tetrapyrrole chemistry and related enzymatic processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coproporphyrin III Tetramethyl Ester
CAS No.	5522-63-4
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₄₂N₄O₈
Molecular Weight	658.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Coproporphyrin III tetramethyl ester; 3,8,13,17-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-2,7,12,18-tetrapropanoic acid tetramethyl ester; Coproporphyrin III, tetramethyl ester; 2,7,12,18-Tetramethyl-3,8,13,17-tetra(2-carboxyethyl)-21H,23H-porphine tetramethyl ester; Copro III tetramethyl ester; Coproporphyrinogen III tetramethyl ester
EINECS	226-852-1

Quality Control

Our Coproporphyrin III Tetramethyl Ester is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant GMP and ISO guidelines for laboratory chemicals.

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 product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, Chloroform; Slightly soluble in Methanol

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