Hemin (C34H32ClFeN4O4) belongs to the metallotetrapyrroles, a subclass of tetrapyrroles and derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 651.95 g/mol, Hemin is a heavy molecule. It is classified as an organoheterocyclic compound. In biological systems, it serves as a cofactor (PMC10647317), and it is also utilized as an industrial additive (PMC9692885). Mechanistically, it acts as an inhibitor of the non-specific mitochondrial protein target 5-aminolevulinate synthase (ALAS1).
The compound is found in or released from six recorded sources. These include hematological agents within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products; pipe accessories within household cleaning and consumer products; the preparation of malt, wine, or sparkling wine within food, food processing, and cookware; and radio and television transmission systems within electrical and electronic equipment. The recorded route of exposure for this compound is intravenous.
iron(3+) ion 10,14-bis(2-carboxylatoethyl)-5,20-diethenyl-4,9,15,19-tetramethyl-21,22,23,24-tetraazapentacyclo[16.2.1.1³,⁶.1⁸,¹¹.1¹³,¹⁶]tetracosa-1,3,5,7,9,11(23),12,14,16(22),17,19-undecaen-21-ide hydrochloride
Traditional Name
iron(3+) ion 10,14-bis(2-carboxylatoethyl)-5,20-diethenyl-4,9,15,19-tetramethyl-21,22,23,24-tetraazapentacyclo[16.2.1.1³,⁶.1⁸,¹¹.1¹³,¹⁶]tetracosa-1,3,5,7,9,11(23),12,14,16(22),17,19-undecaen-21-ide hydrochloride
