Porfimer Sodium
Porfimer sodium is an oligomeric porphyrin-based photosensitizer selectively accumulated in tumor cells. Upon activation with 630 nm light, it generates cytotoxic oxygen radicals and induces vascular occlusion, leading to tumor cell death. It is widely used in photodynamic therapy research for various cancers in both in vitro and in vivo models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
87806-31-3
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Smiles
CC (O) c1c (C) c2cc3[nH]c (cc4nc (cc5[nH]c (cc1n2) c (C) c5CCC (O) =O) c (CCC (O) =O) c4C) c (C) c3C (C) OC (C) c1c (C) c2cc3[nH]c (cc4nc (cc5[nH]c (cc1n2) c (C) c5CCC (O) =O) c (CCC (O) =O) c4C) c (C) c3C (C) O
Molecular Formula
C68H74N8O11
Molecular Weight
1179.385
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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