Description

Hemoglobin Castilla is a high-purity, specialized form of hemoglobin derived from bovine sources, widely recognized for its consistent quality and performance. This product is essential for research and development applications requiring a reliable and well-characterized oxygen-carrying protein. It serves as a critical raw material for diagnostic reagent manufacturers, biochemical research laboratories, and developers of cell culture media and oxygen carriers.

Application

• Diagnostic Reagents: Used as a key component in the calibration of clinical analyzers and in the formulation of controls and standards for hemoglobin and hematology testing.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies, oxygen-binding kinetics experiments, and investigations into protein structure and function.
• Cell Culture & Fermentation: Employed as an additive in specialized cell culture media to enhance oxygen delivery and support the growth of demanding cell lines.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a potential oxygen carrier in blood substitute research and other therapeutic applications.
• Food Science: Utilized as a natural colorant and functional ingredient in certain food product applications, subject to specific grade and regulatory compliance.
• Veterinary Diagnostics: Applied in the development of diagnostic kits and assays for animal health monitoring.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemoglobin Castilla
CAS No.	57657-19-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	~64,500 g/mol (for tetramer)
Synonyms	Bovine Hemoglobin; Hemoglobin, Bovine; Oxyhemoglobin; Methemoglobin; Hb; Blood Hemoglobin; Hemoglobin from Bovine Blood; Erythrocruorin (historical)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hemoglobin Castilla is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for industrial and research use. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key purity and performance parameters. We adhere to relevant guidelines for biological sourcing and processing to meet the needs of diagnostic and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider keeping the container under inert atmosphere or desiccant to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Hemoglobin)
Methemoglobin Content	≤ 5%
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 90%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (in solution)	6.5 - 7.5
Endotoxin (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/mg

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