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6-Thioguanine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
6-Thioguanine acts as an antineoplastic and purine antimetabolite. It is also useful as an inhibition of stimulated expression of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) protein. It is involved in the treatment of acute leukemias and Psoriasis. Further, it is used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and autoimmune diseases.
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Soluble in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides and hot alcohol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Specifications
Melting Point | >360°C |
Assay Percent Range | 0.98 |
Quantity | 1 g |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Beilstein | 157765 |
Merck Index | 14,9337 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides and hot alcohol. Insoluble in water. |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-3,7-dihydropurine-6-thione |
Formula Weight | 167.19 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301-H341 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301 |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P310-P308+P313-P330-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 205-827-2 |
RTECSNumber | UP0740000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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