Description

Hemoglobin Great Lakes is a high-purity, biologically sourced protein derived from bovine blood, primarily used as a biochemical reagent and oxygen carrier. This product is critical for research and development in life sciences, providing a reliable model for studying oxygen transport and blood-related functions. It serves as an essential raw material for diagnostic kit manufacturers, pharmaceutical researchers, and academic institutions focused on hematology and biochemistry.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Diagnostic Reagents: Used as a standard or key component in the development of clinical diagnostic assays and laboratory test kits.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in research for blood substitutes, drug delivery systems, and studies on oxygen therapeutics.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Acts as a nutrient supplement or oxygen carrier in specialized cell culture media and fermentation processes.
• Food Science & Quality Control: Utilized as a reference material in analytical methods for detecting blood-based adulterants or for nutritional studies.
• Veterinary Medicine: Applied in the formulation of supplements or in diagnostic applications for animal health.
• Educational & Training Purposes: Serves as a teaching tool in university laboratories for demonstrating protein chemistry and spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemoglobin Great Lakes
CAS No.	80487-77-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	~64,500 g/mol (for tetramer)
Synonyms	Bovine Hemoglobin; Hemoglobin (bovine); Oxyhemoglobin; Methemoglobin; Blood Hemoglobin; Hb; Great Lakes Hemoglobin; Haemoglobin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hemoglobin Great Lakes is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity, methemoglobin content, and spectroscopic properties. We adhere to relevant guidelines for biological sourcing and can provide material suitable for research and in-vitro diagnostic use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at 2-8°C. This product is easily oxidized; it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere when appropriate and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Keep the container sealed in a dry, cool place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (IR/Spectroscopy)	Conforms to standard
Purity (HPLC)	> 95% (Hemoglobin)
Methemoglobin Content	< 10%
Protein Content (Biuret)	> 90%
pH (in solution)	6.5 - 7.5
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU/mg (for specific grades)
Solubility	Soluble in water or buffer

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