Description

Hemoglobin Ferndown is a highly purified, standardized hemoglobin derivative, 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 and reference standard for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biomedical sectors.

Application

• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used as a key component in the formulation of calibrators, controls, and test kits for clinical chemistry analyzers.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a model protein in studies of oxygen transport, blood substitutes, and hemoglobinopathies.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and pre-clinical testing of novel therapeutic agents targeting hemoglobin function.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Utilized as a nutrient or oxygen carrier in specialized cell culture media and microbial growth studies.
• Biochemical Assays: Acts as a standard or substrate in enzymatic assays and other in-vitro diagnostic procedures.
• Veterinary Diagnostics: Applied in the development of diagnostic tests for animal health monitoring.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemoglobin Ferndown
CAS No.	77847-79-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	~64,500 g/mol (for tetramer)
Synonyms	Hemoglobin (bovine)
Bovine Hemoglobin
Hb
Blood Hemoglobin
Oxyhemoglobin
Methemoglobin
Hemoglobin Concentrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hemoglobin Ferndown is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and functionality. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (by HPLC), methemoglobin content, electrophoretic profile, and sterility (where applicable) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term stability, avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles and keep the container sealed under recommended conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Methemoglobin Content	≤ 5%
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 95% of total mass
pH (in solution)	6.5 - 7.5
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU/mg (for injectable grades)
Residual Moisture (KF)	< 5% (for lyophilized form)

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