Showing chemical card for protoporphyrin IX (CFc000337968)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:32:07 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337968
Molecule Identification
Common Name
protoporphyrin IX
Definition
Protoporphyrin ix is a member of the class of compounds known as porphyrins. Porphyrins are compounds containing a fundamental skeleton of four pyrrole nuclei united through the alpha-positions by four methine groups to form a macrocyclic structure. Protoporphyrin ix is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Protoporphyrin ix can be found in a number of food items such as hyssop, garden onion (variety), carob, and capers, which makes protoporphyrin ix a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
