Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Porphyrin (CAS: 3019-51-0)?
Answer
Porphyrins (CAS: 3019-51-0) are widely used in pharmaceuticals for their role in treating porphyrias and as prosthetic groups in enzymes. They are also utilized in industry as catalysts, pigments, and in light-sensitive applications. In food, they can be used as coloring agents. In research, they serve as models for studying metalloproteins and in medical diagnostics.
About
CAS No
3019-51-0
English Name
Porphyrin
Molecular Formula
C20H14N4
Molecular Weight
698.73 g/mol
SMILES
CN1CCC2=CC(=C(C3=C2C1CC4=CC(=C(C=C43)OC)O)O)OC
InChIKey
JZRYQZJSTWVBBD-CEVVSZFKSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-27 14:09
