CAS 708-75-8

6-methylpterin

Description:

6-Methylpterin is a chemical compound classified as a pterin, which is a bicyclic structure containing a pyrimidine and an imidazole ring. It is characterized by the presence of a methyl group at the 6-position of the pterin structure. This compound is often involved in biological processes, particularly in the metabolism of folate and other related compounds. 6-Methylpterin can act as a cofactor in enzymatic reactions and is important in the biosynthesis of certain amino acids and nucleotides. It is soluble in water and exhibits a range of biological activities, including potential roles in cellular signaling and antioxidant defense. The compound's molecular formula reflects its composition of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms, contributing to its reactivity and interactions in biochemical pathways. Due to its structural features, 6-methylpterin can participate in various chemical reactions, making it a subject of interest in both biochemical research and potential therapeutic applications.

Formula: C₇H₇N₅O

InChI: InChI=1/C7H7N5O/c1-3-2-9-5-4(10-3)6(13)12-7(8)11-5/h2H,1H3,(H3,8,9,11,12,13)

SMILES: Cc1cnc2c(c(nc(=N)[nH]2)O)n1

Synonyms:

• 4(1H)-Pteridinone, 2-amino-6-methyl-
• 2-Amino-6-methyl-4(1H)-pteridinone
• 2-amino-6-methylpteridin-4(1H)-one
• 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpteridine
• 6-METHYLPTERINE
• 2-Amino-6-methyl-3,4-dihydropteridine-4-one
• 4(3H)-Pteridinone,2-amino-6-methyl-
• 2-amino-6-methylpteridin-4(3H)-one
• 6-methylpterin
• 2-Amino-6-methylpteridine-4(3H)-one
• 4(1H)-Pteridinone,2-amino-6-methyl-(8CI,9CI)

4(3H)-Pteridinone,2-amino-6-methyl-

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Formula: C₇H₇N₅O

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 177.1634

Ref: IN-DA005FP1

6-Methylpterine

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6-Methylpterine

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 177.16g/mol

Ref: 54-OR46587

6-Methylpterin

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Formula: C₇H₇N₅O

Molecular weight: 177.17

Ref: 4Z-F-2446

6-Methylpterin

Controlled Product

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Applications 6-Methylpterin is a derivative of Folic Acid (F680300) which is a precursor of coenzymes involved in metabolism of various nucleotides and nucleic acids.
References Dantola, M.L. et al.: Photochem Photobiol Sci., 9, 1604 (2010);

Formula: C₇H₇N₅O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 177.16

Ref: TR-D477905

2-amino-6-methyl-1,4-dihydropteridin-4-one

CAS: 708-75-8

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 177.1670074

Ref: 10-F611391