Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid)

Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid)
Negative control for the heme oxygenase inhibitor zinc protoporphyrin IX (Prod. No. ALX-430-049).
Product Specification
Formula: C34H32CuN4O4
MW: 624.2
Purity: ≥95%
Appearance: Red to brown solid.
Hazard: IRRITANT.
Solubility: Soluble in pyridine, dimethyl formamide or DMSO. Colloidal in aqueous base;  slightly soluble in aqueous base/organic solvent mixtures.
Long Term Storage: -20°C
Use/Stability: Stable for at least 3 years after receipt when stored at -20°C. Product may be unstable in solution if exposed to light.
Handling: Protect from light and moisture.