Porphyrins

A group of compounds containing the porphin structure, four pyrrole rings connected by methine bridges in a cyclic configuration to which a variety of side chains are attached. The nature of the side chain is indicated by a prefix, as uroporphyrin, hematoporphyrin, etc. The porphyrins, in combination with iron, form the heme component in biologically significant compounds such as hemoglobin and myoglobin.

Also Known As:

Porphyrin

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Azoles: 2138
    - Pyrroles: 369
      - Tetrapyrroles: 70
        Porphyrins: 3316
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 4 or More Rings Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Tetrapyrroles: 70
      - Porphyrins: 3316
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 15
  - Tetrapyrroles: 70
    - Porphyrins: 3316
Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Porphyrins: 3316

tetra(2-N-methylpyridyl)porphine

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results