| Description | Ferroheme (protoheme) is the color-furnishing portion of hemoglobin. It is found free in tissues and as the prosthetic group in many hemeproteins. A Ferroheme or haem is a prosthetic group that consists of an iron atom contained in the center of a large heterocyclic organic ring called a porphyrin. |
| Synonyms | protoheme, Hematin, heme |
| molecular weight | 616.49 |
| Molecular formula | C34H32FeN4O4 |
| CAS | 14875-96-8 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 5 mM |