CAS 22150-76-1: Biopterin
Description:Biopterin, with the CAS number 22150-76-1, is a naturally occurring pteridine derivative that plays a crucial role as a cofactor in various biological processes. It is primarily known for its involvement in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, particularly in the production of nitric oxide and the metabolism of amino acids such as phenylalanine and tyrosine. Biopterin exists in several forms, including its oxidized and reduced states, with the reduced form being the active cofactor. The compound is water-soluble and exhibits a yellowish color in its pure form. Biopterin is essential for the proper functioning of enzymes like phenylalanine hydroxylase and nitric oxide synthase. Deficiencies in biopterin can lead to metabolic disorders, including phenylketonuria (PKU) and other neurological conditions. Its role in the central nervous system and its potential therapeutic applications make it a subject of interest in biochemical research and medicine.
Formula:C9H11N5O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C9H11N5O3/c1-3(15)6(16)4-2-11-7-5(12-4)8(17)14-9(10)13-7/h2-3,6,15-16H,1H3,(H3,10,11,13,14,17)/t3-,6-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=LHQIJBMDNUYRAM-DZSWIPIPSA-N
SMILES:O=C1N=C(N=C2NC=C(N=C12)C(O)C(O)C)N
- Synonyms:
- (-)-Biopterin
- 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)pteridine
- 2-Amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]-4(1H)-pteridinone
- 2-amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)pteridin-4(1H)-one
- 2-amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]pteridin-4(1H)-one
- 2-amino-7-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)pteridin-4(1H)-one
- 4(1H)-Pteridinone, 2-amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-, [S-(R*,S*)]-
- 4(1H)-Pteridinone, 2-amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]-
- 4(3H)-Pteridinone, 2-amino-6-(<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-erythro-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Biopterin
- See more synonyms
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-erythro-Biopterin
- L-Biopterin
- NSC 339699
- Pterin H B<sub>2</sub>
- 4(3H)-Pteridinone, 2-amino-6-(L-erythro-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-