Porphobilinogen

• CAT Number: R046496
• CAS Number: 487-90-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H14N2O4
• Molecular Weight: 226.232
• Purity: 97%
• Synonyms: 5-(Aminomethyl)-4-(carboxymethyl)-1H-pyrrole-3-propanoic Acid; PBG
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-[5-(aminomethyl)-4-(carboxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl]propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14N2O4/c11-4-8-7(3-10(15)16)6(5-12-8)1-2-9(13)14/h5,12H,1-4,11H2,(H,13,14)(H,15,16)
• InChIKey: QSHWIQZFGQKFMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=C(N1)CN)CC(=O)O)CCC(=O)O

Porphobilinogen (Cat.No:R046496) is a vital precursor in the biosynthesis of heme, a crucial component of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and various enzymes. Its condensation leads to the formation of porphyrins, which play a central role in oxygen transport and many enzymatic reactions in living organisms.