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6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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.
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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.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼315°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 1 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
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335-H341-H361 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H341-H361-H302 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary Statement | P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 200-037-4 |
RTECSNumber | UP0400000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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