5,6,7,8-Tetrahydropteridine

CAS: 10593-78-9

Ref. 3D-KAA59378

Product Information

• Name: 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydropteridine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydropteridine is a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of solid tumours in animals. The effects of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine on cancer cells depend on the pH of the environment. It is active at low pH and inactive at high pH. 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydropteridine has been used as a predictive biomarker for human cancer cells. A study showed that 5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine was effective against depression in rats. However it can cause side effects such as nausea and vomiting when taken orally and needs to be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) is an anti-cancer drug that belongs to the group of fluoropyrimidines and inter

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 136.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈N₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder