Description

Protoporphyrinogen Ix is a key biochemical intermediate in the heme and chlorophyll biosynthetic pathways. Its significance lies in its role as the direct precursor to protoporphyrin IX, a vital molecule for research in photodynamic therapy, enzyme studies, and metabolic pathway analysis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agricultural chemical sectors. It serves as a critical reagent for studying porphyrin metabolism and developing novel therapeutic and diagnostic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the heme biosynthesis pathway and related enzymatic processes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a precursor in the research and synthesis of compounds for photodynamic therapy (PDT) applications.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in assays for enzymes like protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO), relevant to herbicide development.
• Metabolic Disorder Modeling: Employed in laboratory studies to model and investigate porphyrias and other disorders of porphyrin metabolism.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, LC-MS, or other chromatographic methods.
• Academic Research: Fundamental reagent in university and institutional labs for fundamental research in biochemistry and plant physiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Protoporphyrinogen Ix
CAS No.	7412-77-3
Molecular Formula	C34H38N4O4
Molecular Weight	566.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Protoporphyrinogen IX; Protogen IX; 3,7,12,17-Tetramethyl-8,13-divinyl-2,18-porphinedipropanoic acid, dihydro-; PPG IX; 1,3,5,8-Tetramethyl-2,4-divinyl-7-(2-carboxyethyl)-6-carboxyporphyrinogen; Protoporphyrinogen-9; Protoporphyrinogen-IX; Protoporphyrinogen 9
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Quality Control

Our Protoporphyrinogen Ix is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC to confirm identity and potency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and chromatographic profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at -20°C or below to minimize oxidation and ensure long-term stability. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Allow the product to reach room temperature in the sealed container before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light to dark brown solid or powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Solubility	Soluble in alkaline aqueous solutions, DMSO

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