Compound Q&A
What is Zinc Protoporphyrin (CAS: 15442-64-5)?
Answer
Zinc Protoporphyrin (CAS: 15442-64-5) is a porphyrin derivative with a zinc ion at its center. It is a reddish-brown solid with a molecular formula of C34H32ClN4O4Zn. This compound is essential in the study of porphyrin chemistry and has applications in medical research, particularly in understanding porphyria diseases.
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CAS No
15442-64-5
English Name
Zinc Protoporphyrin
Molecular Formula
C34H32N4O4Zn
Molecular Weight
626.04 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C2=CC3=C(C(=C([N-]3)C=C4C(=C(C(=N4)C=C5C(=C(C(=N5)C=C1[N-]2)C)C=C)C)C=C)C)CCC(=O)O)CCC(=O)O.[Zn+2]
InChIKey
FUTVBRXUIKZACV-RGUWPKJZSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-09-30 08:42
