Description

6-Biopterin is a naturally occurring pteridine derivative and a vital cofactor in enzymatic reactions involving aromatic amino acid hydroxylases. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in biochemistry and life sciences, where precise molecular function is critical. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and academic institutions studying metabolic pathways, neurotransmitter synthesis, and cellular redox processes.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical cofactor in studies of enzymes like phenylalanine-4-hydroxylase, tyrosine-3-hydroxylase, and tryptophan-5-hydroxylase.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the research of therapeutic agents targeting metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria (PKU) and neurological conditions.
• Diagnostic Reagents: A key component in the formulation of enzymatic assays and diagnostic kits for measuring amino acid metabolism.
• Cell Culture & Nutrition: Employed in specialized cell culture media as a growth factor for certain fastidious microorganisms and cell lines.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in pharmaceutical and food testing laboratories.
• Enzyme Stabilization: Used to stabilize and maintain the activity of sensitive hydroxylase enzymes in vitro.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Biopterin
CAS No.	22150-76-1
Molecular Formula	C9H11N5O3
Molecular Weight	237.22 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Biopterin; (6R)-Biopterin; 2-Amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]-4(1H)-pteridinone; 6-L-Erythro-biopterin; Sapropterin precursor; BH4 precursor; Tetrahydrobiopterin precursor
EINECS	244-781-9

Quality Control

Our 6-Biopterin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all test results to ensure compliance with your research and development specifications.

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) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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