6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate, antimetabolite of hypoxanthine (ab142389)
Key features and details
- An antimetabolite of hypoxanthine. Antitumor agent.
- CAS Number: 6112-76-1
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in ethanol (with heating)
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
-
Product name
6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate, antimetabolite of hypoxanthine -
Description
An antimetabolite of hypoxanthine. Antitumor agent. -
Biological description
An antimetabolite of hypoxanthine. Antitumor agent. Inhibitor of de novo purine synthesis. Orally active. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
6112-76-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
-
Chemical name
3,7-dihydropurine-6-thione hydrate -
Molecular weight
170.20 -
Molecular formula
C5H4N4S.H2O -
PubChem identifier
2724350 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol (with heating) -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.
-
SMILES
C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=S)N=CN2.O -
Source
Synthetic
-
Research areas
