6-Mercaptopurine
Biological Activity
Inhibitor of de novo purine synthesis through interference with DNA and RNA synthesis. Immunosuppressive and antileukemic drug; reduces the anticoagulation elicited by warfarin. Active metabolite of azathioprine (Cat. No. 4099).
Technical Data
| M. Wt | 152.18 |
| Formula | C5H4N4S |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 50-44-2 |
| PubChem ID | 3000241 |
| InChI Key | GLYGRBPLZURLDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | S=C1C2C(N=CN2)N=CN1 |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| 1eq. NaOH | 15.22 | 100 | |
| DMSO | 15.22 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 1.52 | 10 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 152.18. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 6.57 mL | 32.86 mL | 65.71 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.31 mL | 6.57 mL | 13.14 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.66 mL | 3.29 mL | 6.57 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.13 mL | 0.66 mL | 1.31 mL |
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References
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Sahasranaman et al (2008) Clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenetics of thiopurines. Eur.J.Clin.Pharmacol. 64 753 PMID: 18506437
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