Description

Hemoglobin is a vital iron-containing metalloprotein responsible for oxygen transport in the red blood cells of vertebrates. Its unique reversible oxygen-binding capability makes it an essential biochemical reagent and a critical component in various diagnostic and research applications. This high-purity product is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic industries for applications ranging from cell culture media supplementation to the development of blood substitutes and biosensors.

Application

• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used as a key component in the calibration of clinical analyzers and the production of control materials for hematology testing.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a standard and reagent in studies of oxygen transport, oxidative stress, and hemoglobinopathies.
• Cell Culture & Fermentation: Acts as an oxygen carrier in specialized cell culture media and certain bacterial fermentation processes to enhance cell growth and productivity.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated for use in hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) and as a raw material in therapeutic applications.
• Food Science: Employed as a natural colorant and for nutritional fortification in specific food products (subject to grade and regulatory approval).
• Biosensor Technology: Integrated into sensor platforms for the detection of oxygen, carbon monoxide, and other analytes due to its specific binding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemoglobin
CAS No.	9047-09-0
Molecular Formula	C2952H4664N812O832S8Fe4
Molecular Weight	~64,500 Da (for tetramer)
Synonyms	Hemoglobin (Bovine); Oxyhemoglobin; Methemoglobin; Deoxyhemoglobin; Hb; Blood Hemoglobin; Iron Protoporphyrin Globulin; Hemoglobin Tetramer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hemoglobin is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and biological activity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay (by UV-Vis), methemoglobin content, and electrophoretic purity. We can supply grades suitable for research, diagnostic, and cGMP applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when possible and allowed to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Hemoglobin Content)	≥ 95% (by UV-Vis at 540 nm)
Purity (Electrophoresis)	Single major band
Methemoglobin Content	< 5%
Solubility	Clear solution in water or buffer
pH (1% solution)	6.5 - 7.5
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU/mg (for specific grades)

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