Description

Biliverdin (Hydrochloride) is a linear tetrapyrrole compound and a key intermediate in the heme catabolic pathway. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development in biochemistry and medical diagnostics, offering reliable performance for critical applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for studies in antioxidant mechanisms, bile pigment metabolism, and as a biochemical standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical reagent and standard in studies of heme oxygenase activity, bilirubin metabolism, and cellular antioxidant defense systems.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference compound and potential intermediate in the development of therapeutics targeting oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation and calibration of diagnostic kits and assays for liver function and metabolic disorders.
• Cell Culture & In Vitro Studies: Applied in cell-based assays to investigate cytoprotective effects, signaling pathways, and apoptosis.
• Analytical Standard: Functions as a high-purity chromatographic reference standard (HPLC, LC-MS) for quality control and method validation in analytical laboratories.
• Nutraceutical Research: Investigated for its potential bioactive properties in advanced nutritional and cosmeceutical research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Biliverdin (Hydrochloride)
CAS No.	856699-18-8
Molecular Formula	C33H34N4O6 • HCl
Molecular Weight	627.10 g/mol (Free base: 582.66)
Synonyms	Biliverdin hydrochloride; Biliverdin HCl; (2Z,4E)-3-[18-(2-Carboxyethyl)-8,13-bis(ethenyl)-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-21,24-dihydroporphyrin-2-ylidene]prop-2-enoic acid hydrochloride; 1,3,5(10),7(20)-Bilatetraene-1,19(21H,24H)-dione, 2,17-diethenyl-1,10,19,22,23,24-hexahydro-3,7,13,18-tetramethyl-8,12-bis(1-methylethyl)-, hydrochloride; IXα-Biliverdin hydrochloride; Biliverdin IXα hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Biliverdin (Hydrochloride) is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Quality is verified against stringent in-house specifications using advanced techniques including HPLC and spectroscopic analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at -20°C under inert atmosphere. Keep container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to dark green powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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