Mg (II) protoporphyrin IX
Mg (II) Protoporphyrin IX is an essential chlorophyll biosynthesis intermediate in organisms like Chlorella and a key retrograde signaling molecule that represses nuclear photosynthetic genes. It is widely used in plant biology research to study plastid-to-nucleus communication in both in vivo and in vitro experimental systems.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
14947-11-6
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Smiles
O=C (CCC1=C (C) C2=[N]3C1=CC4=C (CCC ([O-]) =O) C (C) =C5C=C6C (C=C) =C (C) C7=[N]6[Mg+2]3 ([N-]54) [N-]8C (C (C=C) =C (C) C8=C2) =C7) [O-].[H+].[H+]
Molecular Formula
C34H32MgN4O4
Molecular Weight
584.96
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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