Hematin

Name:
Hematin
Detailed information:

M Formula:	C34H32N4O4FeOH
Properties:
Blue to brown-black powder. Decomposes at 200C without melting. Soluble in alkalies, hot alcohol, or ammonia; slightly soluble in hot pyridine; insoluble in water, ether, and chloroform.
Derivation:
By dissolving hemin in dilute potassium hydroxide, precipitating with acetic acid, and recrystallizing from pyridine.
Use:
Biochemical research.