Description

Apomyoglobin is a high-purity, globular protein derived from myoglobin, specifically the protein component without the heme prosthetic group. This compound is essential for fundamental biochemical research, serving as a critical model system for studying protein folding, stability, and ligand-binding mechanisms. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and biotechnology companies engaged in structural biology and proteomics. Apomyoglobin CAS NO 52869-84-8 offers a well-characterized standard for spectroscopic analysis and mechanistic studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a reference protein in studies of protein folding kinetics, denaturation, and refolding pathways.
• Spectroscopic Studies: Serves as a model substrate for UV-Vis, fluorescence, and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy to understand protein structure and dynamics.
• Ligand-Binding Assays: Employed to investigate the binding interactions of various small molecules and ions with the apoprotein framework.
• Educational & Teaching Tool: Provides a hands-on resource in university laboratories for teaching advanced concepts in protein chemistry and biophysics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a tool compound in early-stage drug discovery for screening compounds that interact with globin proteins or related targets.
• Biotechnology Reagent: Used in the development and calibration of analytical instruments and assays designed for protein characterization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Apomyoglobin
CAS No.	52869-84-8
Molecular Formula	C769H1212N210O218S2
Molecular Weight	Approx. 17,200 Da
Synonyms	Myoglobin, Apo-; Apo-Myoglobin; Myoglobin (apoprotein); Myoglobin without heme; Whale Skeletal Muscle Apomyoglobin; Sperm Whale Apomyoglobin; Ferrimyoglobin, Apo-; CAS 52869-84-8
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Quality Control

Our Apomyoglobin is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical characteristics. We adhere to relevant guidelines for research-grade biochemicals, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive experimental systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake. For short-term use, store at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 90%
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Clear, colorless solution in buffer
Biological Activity	Capable of reconstitution with heme

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