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6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11494853
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Quantity:
1 g
5 g
25 g
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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 6112-76-1
Molecular Formula C5H6N4OS
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 170.19
MDL Number MFCD03854445,MFCD01461928
InChI Key WFFQYWAAEWLHJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 6-mercaptopurine monohydrate, 6-mercaptopurine hydrate, mercaptopurine monohydrate, mercaptopurine hydrate, 6h-purine-6-thione, 1,7-dihydro-, monohydrate, 6,7-dihydro-3h-purine-6-thione hydrate, purine-6-thiol monohydrate, 1,7-dihydro-6h-purine-6-thione monohydrate, purine-6-thiol, monohydrate, unii-e7wed276i5
PubChem CID 2724350
ChEBI CHEBI:31822
IUPAC Name 3,7-dihydropurine-6-thione;hydrate
SMILES O.S=C1N=CNC2=C1NC=N2

Specifications

Melting Point ∼315°C (decomposition)
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 4012091
Merck Index 14,5871
Solubility Information Soluble in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides,hot alcohol,and 1 N NaOH (50mg/ml). Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 170.19 (152.17 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercaptopurine

RUO – Research Use Only

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