Showing chemical card for magnesium-protoporphyrin IX 13-monomethyl ester (CFc000283928)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:39 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283928
Molecule Identification
Common Name
magnesium-protoporphyrin IX 13-monomethyl ester
Definition
Magnesium-protoporphyrin ix 13-monomethyl ester is a member of the class of compounds known as metalloporphyrins. Metalloporphyrins are polycyclic compounds containing a porphyrin moiety and a metal atom. Magnesium-protoporphyrin ix 13-monomethyl ester is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Magnesium-protoporphyrin ix 13-monomethyl ester can be found in a number of food items such as grape, adzuki bean, common mushroom, and lambsquarters, which makes magnesium-protoporphyrin ix 13-monomethyl ester a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
