protoporphyrin IX

RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #7685

Also Known As:

PPIX; protoporphyrin; protoporphyrin IX dihydride; protoporphyrin IX, disodium salt

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Azoles: 2199
    - Pyrroles: 381
      - Tetrapyrroles: 71
        Porphyrins: 3373
        Protoporphyrins: 47
        protoporphyrin IX: 1967
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 4 or More Rings Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Tetrapyrroles: 71
      - Porphyrins: 3373
        Protoporphyrins: 47
        protoporphyrin IX: 1967
Polycyclic Compounds: 7
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 16
  - Tetrapyrroles: 71
    - Porphyrins: 3373
      - Protoporphyrins: 47
        protoporphyrin IX: 1967
Biological Factors: 2560
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Porphyrins: 3373
    - Protoporphyrins: 47
      - protoporphyrin IX: 1967

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