OBJECTIVE: To investigate the best conditions of extraction techniques for hemin and to work out the quality standards of hemin. METHODS: The best conditions of extraction techniques for hemin were optimized with orthogonal experiments, using the yield of hemin as an index. The qualitative analysis with the IR-and UV-spectra and
determination of hemin with UV-spectrophotometry was made. RESULTS: The best conditions for the extraction techniques of hemin were the reaction solution containing Hb and glacial acetic acid in the ratio of 1:4 for 20 min at 118℃.The yield of hemin was high. Its quality was controlled. CONCLUSION: The extraction techniques and the quality standards are feasible.