Methyl pheophorbide a
Also known as: Methyl phaeophorbide a, Methylpheophorbide a, Phaeophorbide a methyl ester, Methyl phaeophorbide, Pheophorbide a methyl ester, Methylpheophorbide, (3S)-9-Ethenyl-14-ethyl-21α-methoxycarbonyl-4α,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-3-phorbinepropanoic acid methyl ester, 3-Phorbinepropanoic acid, 9-ethenyl-14-ethyl-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-, methyl ester, 3-Phorbinepropionic acid, 21-carboxy-14-ethyl-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-9-vinyl-, dimethyl ester, Chlorophyll Impurity 1, Pheo a methyl ester, methyl [3S-(3alpha,4beta,21beta)]-14-ethyl-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-9-vinylphorbine-3-propionate
Methyl pheophorbide a (CAS 5594-30-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C36H38N4O5 and a molecular weight of 606.711 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 956.2±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 532.1±34.3 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 5594-30-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-39846-9
- Molecular Formula
- C36H38N4O5
- Molecular Weight
- 606.711 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 956.2±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 532.1±34.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 606.284241 |
| PSA | 125.97000 |
| LogP | 7.22 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.611 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. F.C. Pennington, et al. Preparation and Properties of Pyrochlorophyll a, Methyl Pyrochlorophyllide a, Pyropheophytin a, and Methyl Pyropheophorbide a Derived from Chlorophyll by Decarbomethoxylation. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1964, 86, 7, 1418-1426. [2]. ShinOgasawara, et al. C132-Methylation of methyl pheophorbide a and stereoselective preparation of methyl (132R)-methylpyropheophorbide a. Tetrahedron Letters, 2014, 3618-3621. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl pheophorbide a?
The CAS number of Methyl pheophorbide a is 5594-30-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl pheophorbide a?
Methyl pheophorbide a has molecular formula C36H38N4O5 and molecular weight 606.711 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl pheophorbide a?
For Methyl pheophorbide a, Downstream Products: Pyropheophorbide a, Purpurin 18, Pheophorbide A.
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