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6-Methylthioguanine

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
6-(methylsulfanyl)-7H-purin-2-amine
IUPAC Traditional name
6-(methylsulfanyl)-7H-purin-2-amine
Synonyms
S-Methyl-6-thioguanine
NSC 29420
S6-Methyl-6-thioguanine
6-(Methylthio)-1H-purin-2-amine
2-Amino-6-methylthiopurine
2-Amino-6-methylmercaptopurine

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 1198-47-6

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Description (English)
A metabolite of 2’-Deoxy-6-thio Guanosine (D281650) and 6-Thioguanine. An effective immunosuppressant and anticancer agent, however chronic exposure can be mutagenic in human cells as long-term use of thiopurines was found to be associated with a signific

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