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CAS 28128-40-7

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8-Mercaptoguanine

Description:
8-Mercaptoguanine is a sulfur-containing derivative of guanine, an important nucleobase in nucleic acids. Its chemical structure features a thiol (-SH) group at the 8-position of the purine ring, which distinguishes it from guanine. This modification can influence its biological activity and interactions with other biomolecules. The compound is known for its potential role in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the context of nucleic acid metabolism and as a potential therapeutic agent. 8-Mercaptoguanine may exhibit properties such as antioxidant activity due to the presence of the thiol group, which can participate in redox reactions. Additionally, it can act as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic reactions involving purine metabolism. The compound's solubility, stability, and reactivity can vary depending on environmental conditions, such as pH and the presence of other ions or molecules. Overall, 8-Mercaptoguanine is of interest in medicinal chemistry and biochemistry for its unique properties and potential applications in drug development and molecular biology.
Formula:C5H5N5OS
InChI:InChI=1/C5H5N5OS/c6-4-8-2-1(3(11)10-4)7-5(12)9-2/h(H5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12)
InChI key:InChIKey=JHEKNTQSGTVPAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C1C2=C(NC(=S)N2)NC(N)=N1
Synonyms:
  • 2-Amino-1,7,8,9-tetrahydro-8-thioxo-6H-purin-6-one
  • 2-Amino-8-mercapto-7H-purin-6-ol
  • 2-Amino-8-sulfanyl-6,7-dihydro-1H-purin-6-one
  • 2-Amino-8-sulfanyl-6,9-dihydro-1H-purin-6-one
  • 2-Amino-8-sulfanyl-9H-purin-6-ol
  • 2-Amino-8-sulfanylidene-7,9-dihydro-3H-purin-6-one
  • 2-Amino-8-thioxo-1,7,8,9-tetrahydro-purin-6-one
  • 2-Amino-8-thioxo-3,7,8,9-tetrahydro-6H-purin-6-one
  • 2-amino-1,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-thioxo-6H-purin-6-one
  • 2-amino-8-mercapto-9H-purin-6-ol
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