Coproporphyrin III-15N4 Tetrasodium Salt is derived from Coproporphyrin III-15N4 Tetramethyl Ester, which is a methyl ester derivative of Coproporphyrin III-15N4. Coproporphyrin I and III Tetramethyl Ester are nutritional requirements for the development of N. brasiliensis egg to third stage larvae. Coproporphyrin I and III Tetramethyl Ester are tetrapyrrole compounds excreted by Rhodobacter sphaeroides.
Molecular Formula:C₃₆H₃₈¹⁵N₄O₈•xNaHSO₄
Molecular Weight:658.68
Purity:≥95%
Appearance:Brown to black solid
Solubility:DMSO (Slightly, Heated)
Method for Determining Identity:Proton NMR Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions:SiO2; Ethyl Acetate: Hexanes=9:1; Visualized with UV and AMCS; Single Spot, Rf=0.55
Storage and Stability:Store at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. Hygroscopic. Under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.