Protoporphyrin IX

• Target:

  Endogenous Metabolite

• Related Pathways:

  Metabolism

• Purity:

  >99.99%

• Bioactivity:

  Protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) is a tetrapyrrole that is a metabolic precursor of heme, cytochrome c, and chlorophyll. Protoporphyrin IX has been shown to improve liver function, promote cellular tissue respiration, improve protein and glucose metabolism, and resist complement binding.

• Smiles:

  Cc1c(CCC(O)=O)c2cc3[nH]c(cc4nc(cc5[nH]c(cc1n2)c(C=C)c5C)c(C=C)c4C)c(C)c3CCC(O)=O

• Molecular Formula:

  C34H34N4O4

• Molecular Weight:

  562.66

• Shipping Conditions:

  Cool pack

• Storage Temperature:

  -20°C

• CAS Number:

  553-12-8