Bilirubin dimethyl ester CAS: 19792-68-8 MDL: MFCD08669553
Molecular weight: 612.73 g/mol
Molecular Formula:Â C35H40N4O6
CAS Number: 19792-68-8
Storage:Â Store at room temperature, protect from light.
Synonyms: 19792-68-8, bilirubin dimethylÂ
Fields of Interest:Â Bile Pigments, Antioxidants
Background: Bilirubin dimethyl ester is a Bile Pigment specialty chemical manufactured by Frontier Specialty Chemicals.
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