Description

Coproporphyrin I Dihydrochloride is a high-purity porphyrin derivative essential for biochemical research and diagnostic applications. This compound serves as a critical standard and reagent in the study of heme biosynthesis and related metabolic disorders. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical developers requiring precise analytical standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a reference standard in the study of porphyrin metabolism and heme biosynthesis pathways.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Employed as a calibrator or control material in diagnostic assays for porphyrias and other metabolic disorders.
• Enzyme Activity Studies: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in assays for enzymes like coproporphyrinogen oxidase.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated for its potential as a photosensitizer in preclinical studies.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods.
• Teaching & Reference: Used in academic settings for advanced laboratory courses in biochemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coproporphyrin I Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	69477-27-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₄₀N₄O₈ • 2HCl
Molecular Weight	725.64 g/mol (Free base: 654.73)
Synonyms	Coproporphyrin I 2HCl; 2,7,12,17-Tetrakis(2-carboxyethyl)-3,8,13,18-tetramethylporphyrin Dihydrochloride; Coproporphyrin I dihydrochloride; Copro I 2HCl; 3,8,13,18-Tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-2,7,12,17-tetrapropanoic acid dihydrochloride; Porphyrin I dihydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Coproporphyrin I Dihydrochloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and diagnostic use. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to stringent in-house quality standards to meet the exacting requirements of the life science industry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, Methanol; Slightly soluble in water

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