Description

Hypoxanthine-1-Oxide is a purine derivative and an important intermediate in nucleotide metabolism and research. This compound is valued for its role in biochemical studies, particularly in the investigation of oxidative stress and nucleic acid chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and biotechnology companies engaged in metabolic pathway analysis, drug discovery, and the synthesis of specialized nucleosides.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A key intermediate for studying purine catabolism, xanthine oxidase pathways, and oxidative damage to nucleic acids.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a building block or reference standard in the synthesis and testing of novel therapeutic agents targeting metabolic disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics and research.
• Academic Research: Employed in universities and laboratories for fundamental studies in biochemistry, molecular biology, and enzymology.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical methods such as HPLC and LC-MS in quality control and metabolic profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hypoxanthine-1-Oxide
CAS No.	5167-14-6
Molecular Formula	C5H4N4O2
Molecular Weight	152.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hydroxyhypoxanthine; 1-OH-Hypoxanthine; Hypoxanthine 1-oxide; Hypoxanthine N1-oxide; 1-Hydroxy-1H-purin-6(9H)-one; 6-Oxopurine-1-oxide; 1-Oxohypoxanthine
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Quality Control

Our Hypoxanthine-1-Oxide is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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