Properties
Description
Bilirubin is a tetrapyrrole and a breakdown product of heme catabolism.
Molecular Formula
C33H36N4O
Form
Red or brown red powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is insoluble in water, hardly soluble in alcohol, ether, and easily soluble in alkali.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Bilirubin can be used for content determination, identification, and pharmacological experiments, etc.