The molecule is a cyclic tetrapyrrole anion obtained by the deprotonation of the four carboxy functions of Fe-coproporphyrin III. It has a role as a cofactor. It is a cyclic tetrapyrrole anion and a tetracarboxylic acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a Fe-coproporphyrin III.
iron;3-[8,12,17-tris(2-carboxylatoethyl)-3,7,13,18-tetramethylporphyrin-21,23-diid-2-yl]propanoate