6-Mercaptopurine
6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor that disrupts purine synthesis, thereby impeding nucleic acid production. It is widely used in leukemia research, both in vitro and in vivo, for studying remission maintenance and combination therapies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
6112-76-1
Product Name Alternative
6-MP
Field of Research
Immunology & Inflammation
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Purine antimetabolite and immunomodulator
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 50 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 5 mg/ml with warming)
Smiles
C1nc2c ([nH]1) c (=S) nc[nH]2.O
Molecular Formula
C5H4N4S·H2O
Molecular Weight
170.2
Storage Conditions
RT
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
3,7-Dihydropurine-6-thione monohydrate
Available Sizes
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