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Azathioprine

Catalog No. A803350 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 446-86-6 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
6-[(1-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)sulfanyl]-7H-purine
IUPAC Traditional name
azathioprine
Synonyms
Imurek
Imurel
Azanin
Imuran
6-[(1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)thio]-1H-purine
Zytrim
BW-57-322
NSC-39084

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 446-86-6

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Yellow Solid
Melting Point 251-253°C
Solubility DMSO
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
An immunosuppressive antimetabolite. Also active as disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). Azathioprine is a purine analog with immunosuppressive effects.

REFERENCES

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