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Mercaptopurine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate, 6-Purinethiol, 6-Thiohypoxanthine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H4N4S · H2O
CAS Number:
6112-76-1
Molecular Weight:
170.19
Beilstein:
4012091
MDL number:
MFCD03854445
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750368
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

mercaptopurine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

O.Sc1ncnc2[nH]cnc12

InChI

1S/C5H4N4S.H2O/c10-5-3-4(7-1-6-3)8-2-9-5;/h1-2H,(H2,6,7,8,9,10);1H2

InChI key

WFFQYWAAEWLHJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PPAT(5471)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Mercaptopurine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Azathioprine
  • Azathioprine Sodium for Injection
  • Azathioprine Tablets
  • Mercaptopurine
  • Mercaptopurine Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H341,H361fd

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Muta. 2 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

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