Description

5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-6,7-Dihydroxy-6,7-Dimethyl-4-Pteridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically derived pteridine derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical specialty intermediate for the development of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science sectors for constructing novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymatic pathways where pteridine scaffolds are active.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or reference standard in the study of folate metabolism and related biological processes.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a specialty intermediate in the research and synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing complex, high-value organic compounds.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for methodological development and exploratory chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-6,7-Dihydroxy-6,7-Dimethyl-4-Pteridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	17445-70-4
Molecular Formula	C13H18N4O5
Molecular Weight	310.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-6,7-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethyl-4-pteridinecarboxylate; 4-Pteridinecarboxylic acid, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-6,7-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethyl-, ethyl ester; 6,7-Dihydroxy-6,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-pteridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Tetrahydrobiopterin derivative intermediate; Ethyl tetrahydro-6,7-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethylpteridine-4-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our production of 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-6,7-Dihydroxy-6,7-Dimethyl-4-Pteridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are fully characterized, and Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We support cGMP and ISO compliant manufacturing practices for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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