Description

8-Methylpterin is a high-purity, specialized pteridine derivative with the CAS registry number 13005-87-3. This compound serves as a critical research-grade biochemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of fine chemicals for developing novel compounds and studying biochemical pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key synthetic precursor or reference standard in the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting enzymatic pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate, inhibitor, or model compound in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis within academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex pteridine derivatives and heterocyclic compounds with specialized properties.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in analytical methods such as HPLC and LC-MS for quality control and quantification in related chemical processes.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role and analogs in biochemical studies related to vitamin metabolism and cofactor functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methylpterin
CAS No.	13005-87-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7N5O
Molecular Weight	177.16 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methylpteridine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; 8-Methyl-2,4-dihydroxypteridine; 8-Methylpteridine-2,4-diol; 8-Methyl-lumazine; NSC 51143; 8-Methyl-1H-pteridine-2,4-dione
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Quality Control

Our 8-Methylpterin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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