What is the catalog number for 6-Mercaptopurine?

The catalog number for 6-Mercaptopurine is orb1311031.

What sizes are available for 6-Mercaptopurine?

6-Mercaptopurine is available in the following size(s): 25 mg, 50 mg, 1 ml x 10 mM (in DMSO), 100 mg, 500 mg, 1 g.

How many pack sizes does 6-Mercaptopurine come in?

6-Mercaptopurine is available in 6 different pack sizes.

Is 6-Mercaptopurine in stock?

6-Mercaptopurine is currently made to order / not held in immediate stock. Contact us for lead time.

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)