Xanthine, Purine base (ab146244)
Key features and details
- Purine base.
- CAS Number: 69-89-6
- Purity: > 98%
Insoluble in water and ethanol.
Soluble in 1M NaOH or NH4OH (up to ~50mg/ml).- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Xanthine, Purine base -
Description
Purine base. -
Alternative names
- 2,6-Dihydroxypurine
- 2,6-dioxopurine
- Xanthin
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Biological description
Purine base. Intermediate in the degradation of adenosine monophosphate to uric acid, formed by oxidation of hypoxanthine.
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Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
69-89-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
3,7-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
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Molecular weight
152.11 -
Molecular formula
C5H4N4O2 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Insoluble in water and ethanol.
Soluble in 1M NaOH or NH4OH (up to ~50mg/ml). -
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.
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Source
Synthetic