Also known as: Photofrin; Dihaematoporphyrin ether; PHE; Porfimer
Porfimer Sodium is a photosensitizing agent (for photodynamic therapy) manufactured by Mediocon Inc at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. We supply Porfimer Sodium in IP / BP / USP grade to pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide, with full documentation including Certificate of Analysis, MSDS, and Certificate of Origin. CAS No: 87806-31-3.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 87806-31-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C68H74N8Na6O16 |
| Molecular Weight | ~1178 (polymer avg.) |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP |
| Category | Photosensitizing Agent (for Photodynamic Therapy) |
| Appearance | Dark red to maroon lyophilized powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water. Practically insoluble in organic solvents |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | PF/24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |