6-Mercaptopurine
6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) is a purine analog antimetabolite used in research for its antineoplastic and immunosuppressive properties. It inhibits DNA/RNA synthesis and is widely applied in leukemia research models, both in vitro and in vivo, to study mechanisms of cytotoxicity and remission maintenance.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
50-44-2
Product Name Alternative
6 Mercaptopurine, 6-MP, 6Mercaptopurine, 6-Mercaptopurine, Autophagy, Analog, Nucleoside Antimetabolite, Nucleoside Antimetabolite/Analog, NucleosideAntimetabolite, IMPDH, Inhibitor, inhibit, Mercaptopurine, HPRT, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.53% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; DMSO:41.67 mg/mL (273.82 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (6.57 mM)
Smiles
Sc1ncnc2nc[nH]c12
Molecular Formula
C5H4N4S
Molecular Weight
152.18
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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