Hemin (porcine), 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Hemin is used in cellular protection and control mechanism. It stimulates the synthesis of globulin. It is also used to study the bacterial strains and growth conditions, in the short-term colony assays and cell transfections. Further, it is used to treat the symptoms of various porphyrias. In addition, it is used in the preparation of agar medium for the bacteria culture.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Hemin is used in cellular protection and control mechanism. It stimulates the synthesis of globulin. It is also used to study the bacterial strains and growth conditions, in the short-term colony assays and cell transfections. Further, it is used to treat the symptoms of various porphyrias. In addition, it is used in the preparation of agar medium for the bacteria culture.

Solubility
Soluble in dilute ammonia, trimethylamine, p-toluidine and dimethylaniline. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 16009-13-5
• Molecular Formula: C34H32FeN4O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 616.50
• MDL Number: MFCD00010726
• InChI Key: GGIDWJQWCUJYRY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: chlorohemin, hemin chloride, protoferriheme, ferriheme, ferriprotoporphyrin ix chloride, ferriprotoporphyrin ix, panhematin, protohemin, protohemin ix, ferriprotoporphyrin
• PubChem CID: 131675604
• SMILES: [Fe+3].CC1=C2[N-]C(C=C3N=C(C=C4[N-]C(=CC5=NC(=C2)C(C)=C5C=C)C(C)=C4C=C)C(C)=C3CCC(O)=O)=C1CCC(O)=O

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 5229914
• Merck Index: 14,4644
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dilute ammonia,trimethylamine,p-toluidine and dimethylaniline. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water
• IUPAC Name: 3-[18-(2-carboxyethyl)-8,13-bis(ethenyl)-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-23H-porphyrin-21-id-2-yl]propanoic acid;iron;hydrochloride
• Formula Weight: 651.95
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hemin (porcine)

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H334
Precautionary Statement	P261-P285-P304+P341-P342+P311-P501c
EINECSNumber	240-140-1
RTECSNumber	LJ8080000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only