N-Methyl mesoporphyrin IX, 10 mg

N-Methyl Mesoporphyrin Ix, available in a 10 mg pack, is characterized by a well-defined molecular structure consisting of a porphyrin ring system with one nitrogen atom replaced by a methyl group and an iodine atom at the meso position. This compound, identified as a metal-free porphyrin derivative, has a molecular formula of C_{26}H_{20}INO and a molecular weight of 494.1 g/mol. It exhibits strong absorption in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum, making it useful as a photosensitizer in various photochemical reactions. Additionally, N-Methyl Mesoporphyrin Ix can act as a ligand for transition metals, forming complexes with potential applications in catalysis and coordination chemistry.

• CAS Number: 142234-85-3