Description

8-Azaguanine is a purine analog and a well-characterized biochemical research compound with the CAS number 134-58-7. It serves as a critical tool in molecular biology and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a metabolic antagonist. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector, particularly those focused on oncology research, enzyme inhibition studies, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard reference compound and a metabolic inhibitor in enzymatic and cellular studies.
• Oncology Research: Investigated for its potential anti-neoplastic properties and as a model compound in studying purine metabolism in cancer cells.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthetic building block or precursor in the development of nucleoside analogs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Microbiological Studies: Applied in selective media and as an agent to study microbial genetics and resistance mechanisms.
• Enzyme Inhibition Assays: Acts as a competitive inhibitor for enzymes like guanase, facilitating kinetic and mechanistic studies.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Supplied to universities and research institutes for fundamental biological and chemical research projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Azaguanine
CAS No.	134-58-7
Molecular Formula	C4H4N6O
Molecular Weight	152.11 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Aza-guanine; Guanazolo; Azaguanine; NSC 749; 5-Amino-7-hydroxy-1H-v-triazolo[d]pyrimidine; 8-Aza-2-amino-6-hydroxypurine; 2-Amino-6-hydroxy-8-azapurine; Pathocidin
EINECS	205-151-7

Quality Control

Our 8-Azaguanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider conditions as recommended on the specific product label or safety data sheet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.