Tetrahydrobiopterin
Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) is an essential enzymatic cofactor for nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and aromatic amino acid hydroxylases. It is widely used in research models of endothelial dysfunction, including hypertension and diabetes, for both in vitro enzyme studies and in vivo mechanistic investigations.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
17528-72-2
Product Name Alternative
Endogenous Metabolite, (Rac) -Sapropterin, BH4, BH-4, BH 4, EndogenousMetabolite, Human Endogenous Metabolite, NOS, Sapropterin, Tetrahydrobiopterin
Field of Research
Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research
Purity
99.82% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:40 mg/mL (165.8 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (8.29 mM)
Smiles
CC (O) C (O) C1CNc2[nH]c (N) nc (=O) c2N1
Molecular Formula
C9H15N5O3
Molecular Weight
241.25
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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