| Description | Pyropheophorbide-a (Ppa) shows promise as a photosensitizer in tumor photodynamic therapy (PDT). |
| Synonyms | Ppa, 焦脱镁叶绿酸-ALPHA |
| molecular weight | 534.65 |
| Molecular formula | C33H34N4O3 |
| CAS | 24533-72-0 |
| Storage | store at low temperature,store under nitrogen,keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 12.5 mg/mL (23.38 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Li W, et al. cRGD Peptide-Conjugated Pyropheophorbide-a Photosensitizers for Tumor Targeting in Photodynamic Therapy. Mol Pharm. 2018 Apr 2;15(4):1505-1514. |