Pheophytin a

SKU: orb2564065

Description

Pheophytin a, a chlorophyll derivative from S. vermiculata, exhibits significant antioxidant activity against superoxide and nitric oxide radicals, demonstrates strong reducing power, and shows cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells in vitro. This makes it a compound of interest for research in oxidative stress, cancer biology, and natural product pharmacology.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Neuroscience, Protein Biochemistry, Signal Transduction, Stem Cell & Developmental Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 603-17-8
• MW: 871.20
• Purity: 79.94% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₅₅H₇₄N₄O₅
• SMILES: C(OC)(=O)[C@@H]1C=2C3=C(C1=O)C(C)=C(N3)C=C4C(CC)=C(C)C(=N4)C=C5NC(=CC6=NC2[C@@H](CCC(OC/C=C(/CCC[C@@H](CCC[C@@H](CCCC(C)C)C)C)\C)=O)[C@@H]6C)C(C)=C5C=C
• Target: COX,Reactive Oxygen Species,PGE Synthase,ERK,STAT,HCV Protease

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

135398712