Pyropheophorbide-a

SKU: orb1306987

Description

Pyropheophorbide-a (Ppa) is a chlorophyll-derived photosensitizer investigated for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of tumors. Its application is studied in both in vitro cellular models and in vivo animal studies for its efficacy in generating cytotoxic reactive oxygen species upon light activation.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 24533-72-0
• MW: 534.65
• Purity: 99.96%
• Formula: C₃₃H₃₄N₄O₃
• SMILES: CCc1c(C)c2cc3nc(cc4[nH]c(C(CCC(O)=O)[C@@H]4C)c4CC(=O)c5c(C)c(cc1[nH]2)nc45)c(C)c3C=C
• Target: Photosensitizer,Others,ROS,Reactive Oxygen Species
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (1.87 mM);DMSO:12.5 mg/mL (23.38 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: store at low temperature,store under nitrogen,keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Inhibitor, inhibit, Pyropheophorbide a, Pyropheophorbidea, Pyropheophorbide-a, Ppa

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

176418239