2,6-Dihydroxypurine
A purine base found in most body tissues and fluids, certain plants, and some urinary calculi. It is an intermediate in the degradation of adenosine monophosphate to uric acid, being formed by oxidation of hypoxanthine. The methylated xanthine compounds caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline and their derivatives are used in medicine for their bronchodilator effects.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
69-89-6
Product Name Alternative
Xanthine
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
Water: 69 mg/L (at 16 °C)
Smiles
O=C (N1) NC2=C (NC=N2) C1=O
Molecular Formula
C5H4N4O2
Molecular Weight
152.11
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-
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