CAS 611-55-2

6,7-Dimethylpterin

Description:

6,7-Dimethylpterin is a pteridine derivative characterized by its bicyclic structure, which includes a pyrimidine and a pyrazine ring. It is a pale yellow to orange crystalline solid that is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. This compound is notable for its role as a precursor in the biosynthesis of folate and other pteridine derivatives, which are essential for various biological processes, including nucleotide synthesis and cellular metabolism. The presence of two methyl groups at the 6 and 7 positions enhances its stability and reactivity. 6,7-Dimethylpterin is also involved in the enzymatic reactions of certain microorganisms and plants, contributing to their metabolic pathways. Its CAS number, 611-55-2, is used for identification in chemical databases and regulatory contexts. Due to its biological significance, 6,7-Dimethylpterin is of interest in fields such as biochemistry, pharmacology, and nutrition.

Formula: C₈H₉N₅O

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9N5O/c1-3-4(2)11-6-5(10-3)7(14)13-8(9)12-6/h1-2H3,(H3,9,11,12,13,14)

InChI key: InChIKey=ZKWZUPPXTCQQJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C1C=2C(NC(C)=C(C)N2)=NC(N)=N1

Synonyms:

• 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6,7-dimethylpteridine
• 2-Amino-6,7-dimethyl-1H-pteridin-4-one
• 2-Amino-6,7-dimethyl-3,4-dihydropteridin-4-one
• 2-Amino-6,7-dimethyl-4(3H)-pteridinone
• 2-Amino-6,7-dimethyl-4,8-dihydropteridin-4-one
• 2-Amino-6,7-dimethyl-4-hydroxypteridine
• 2-Amino-6,7-dimethylpteridin-4-ol
• 2-amino-6,7-dimethylpteridin-4(1H)-one
• 4(1H)-Pteridinone, 2-amino-6,7-dimethyl-
• 4(3H)-Pteridinone, 2-amino-6,7-dimethyl-
• 4-Pteridinol, 2-Amino-6,7-Dimethyl-
• 6,7-Dimethylpterin

2-Amino-6,7-dimethylpteridin-4-ol

CAS: 611-55-2

Formula: C₈H₉N₅O

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 191.1900

Ref: IN-DA003GHX

2-Amino-6,7-Dimethyl-4-Hydroxypteridine

CAS: 611-55-2

2-Amino-6,7-Dimethyl-4-Hydroxypteridine

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 191.19g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1027600

6,7-Dimethylpterin

Controlled Product

CAS: 611-55-2

Applications 6,7-Dimethylpterin, a derivative of Folic Acid (F680300) is used as a biomarker for a non-invasive cancer diagnosis. Also can function as chromophores in light sensitive proteins allowing for analysis of target cells.
References Kritskii, M.S. et al.: Dokl. Akad. Nauk., 380, 408 (2001); Gamagedara, S. et al.: Clin. Chim. Acta., 412, 128 (2011);

Formula: C₈H₉N₅O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 191.19

Ref: TR-D477915