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Biopterin

Catalog No. B389020 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 22150-76-1 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere Chembase ID: 162057

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1R,2S)-1-(2-amino-4-hydroxypteridin-6-yl)propane-1,2-diol
IUPAC Traditional name
(1R,2S)-1-(2-amino-4-hydroxypteridin-6-yl)propane-1,2-diol
Synonyms
(-)-Biopterin
6-Biopterin
L-Biopterin
L-erythro-Biopterin
2-Amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]-4(1H)-pteridinone
NSC 339699
Pterin H B2

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 22150-76-1

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Pale Greenish Yellow Solid Solid
Melting Point >210°C dec.
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
A pteridine widely distributed in nature; naturally occurring as the L-erythro-form. Considered as a growth factor for some insects. Fluoresces with a blue color in alkaline solution.

REFERENCES

  • Klatt, P., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 269, 13861 (1994)
  • Mitnaul, L., et al.: Biochemistry, 92, 885 (1994)
  • Thony, B., et al.: Biochem. J., 347, 1 (1994)