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6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12197.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12197.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12197.14
also known as A12197-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
6112-76-1
IUPAC Name
6,7-dihydro-3H-purine-6-thione hydrate
Molecular Formula
C5H6N4OS
InChI Key
WFFQYWAAEWLHJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O.S=C1N=CNC2=C1NC=N2
Appearance (Color)
Yellow
Assay (HPLC)
≥97.5%
Loss on Drying
5.59-15.08% (200?C/constant weight) (0.5-1.5 waters)
Form
Powder

Description

6-Mercaptopurine is a widely used antileukemic agent that inhibits de novopurine synthesis through incorporation of thiopurine methyltransferase metabolites into DNA and RNA. It is also an antitumor agent and induces apoptosis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
6-Mercaptopurine is a widely used antileukemic agent that inhibits de novopurine synthesis through incorporation of thiopurine methyltransferase metabolites into DNA and RNA. It is also an antitumor agent and induces apoptosis.

Solubility
Soluble in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides, hot alcohol, and 1 N NaOH (50 mg/ml). Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place, in well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents.
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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