Description
Biopterin is an endogenous pterin coenzyme that acts as a cofactor for amino acid hydroxylases that produce neurotransmitters and bind NOS to stimulate NO release.
Biopterin
Product ID B3458
Cas No. 22150-76-1
Purity ≥98%
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Product Info
| Cas No. | 22150-76-1 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C9H11N5O3 |
| Formula Wt. | 237.22 |
| Chemical Name | 2-Amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]-4(1H)- pteridinone |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-1H-pteridin-4-one InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11N5O3/c1-3(15)6(16)4-2-11-7-5(12-4)8(17)14-9(10)13-7/h2-3, 6,15-16H,1H3,(H3,10,11,13,14,17) |
| Synonym | Pterin HB2, L-Erythro-Biopterin, L-Biopterin. |
| Melting Point | 250-280°C (chars) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (0.7 mg/mL), 1 M NaOH (>25 mg/mL), 1 M HCl (>25 mg/mL), alcohol (<0.1 mg/mL), ether (<0.1 mg/mL), acetone (<0.1 mg/mL), benzene (<0.1 mg/mL). |
| Appearance | Faint yellow to faint brown powder |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
Downloads
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References
Longo N. Disorders of biopterin metabolism. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2009 Jun;32(3):333-42. Erratum in: J Inherit Metab Dis. 2009 Jun;32(3):457. PMID: 19234759.
Li HY, Yao YM, Shi ZG. The biological effect of tetrahydrobiopterin and its potential role in sepsis. Sheng Li Ke Xue Jin Zhan. 1999 Oct;30(4):303-8. PMID: 12532822.