Chlorin e6(CAT: R043668) is a naturally derived photosensitizer used in photodynamic therapy (PDT), a treatment for certain cancers and skin disorders. It is a chlorophyll derivative that, when activated by specific wavelengths of light, produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can damage and destroy cancerous cells. Chlorin e6 has a strong affinity for tumor tissues, making it highly effective in targeting cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Additionally, it has been explored for applications in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy due to its ability to target and destroy microbial pathogens. Chlorin e6’s use in diagnostics and therapeutic strategies makes it a valuable compound in modern medical research.
| Catalog Number | R043668 |
| CAS Number | 19660-77-6 |
| Synonyms | (7S,8S)-3-Carboxy-5-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethenyl-18-ethyl-7,8-dihydro-2,8,12,17-tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-7-propanoic Acid;?18-Carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2β,3-dihydro-3β,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-2-porphinepropionic Acid; (2S-trans)-18-Ca |
| Molecular Formula | C34H36N4O6 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | (17S,18S)-18-(2-carboxyethyl)-20-(carboxymethyl)-12-ethenyl-7-ethyl-3,8,13,17-tetramethyl-17,18,22,23-tetrahydroporphyrin-2-carboxylic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C34H36N4O6/c1-7-19-15(3)23-12-25-17(5)21(9-10-29(39)40)32(37-25)22(11-30(41)42)33-31(34(43)44)18(6)26(38-33)14-28-20(8-2)16(4)24(36-28)13-27(19)35-23/h7,12-14,17,21,35-36H,1,8-11H2,2-6H3,(H,39,40)(H,41,42)(H,43,44)/t17-,21-/m0/s1 |
| InChIKey | OYINILBBZAQBEV-UWJYYQICSA-N |
| SMILES | CCC1=C2C=C3C(=C(C(=N3)C(=C4C(C(C(=N4)C=C5C(=C(C(=CC(=C1C)N2)N5)C=C)C)C)CCC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)C(=O)O)C |
