Bioactivity | Purpurin 18 methyl ester, a chlorophyll-a derivative, is a photosensitizer that can be used in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Purpurin 18 methyl ester has photodynamic activity to induce cancer cell death[1]. |
Invitro | Purpurin 18 methyl ester (1-5 μg/mL; 24 h) has no cytotoxicity in dark in HepG-2 cells[1].Purpurin 18 methyl ester (1-5 μg/mL; 24 h) decreases the viability of HepG-2 cells in a concentration-dependent manner with irradiation for 10 min[1].Purpurin 18 methyl ester (0-24 h) is released from GO- Purpurin 18 methyl ester (Pu18) composite, with rates of 47%, 22% and 30% in weak acidic condition (pH 5.6), neutral environment (pH 7.4) and weak alkali condition (pH 8.9) for 24 h, respectively[1]. |
Name | Purpurin 18 methyl ester |
CAS | 51744-55-9 |
Formula | C34H34N4O5 |
Molar Mass | 578.66 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |