Description

6-Selenopurine is a selenium-containing purine analog, a key heterocyclic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. Its unique structure, incorporating selenium in place of oxygen or sulfur, makes it a valuable precursor and building block for synthesizing novel nucleoside analogs and potential therapeutic agents. This high-purity intermediate is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology firms, and academic institutions engaged in medicinal chemistry and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in the discovery and development of novel nucleoside-based drugs and antiviral agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Used as a building block for creating selenium-modified purine analogs to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and bioavailability.
• Biochemical Probes: Employed in the synthesis of labeled compounds for metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Academic Research: A key reagent for universities and research institutes investigating the role of selenium in nucleic acid chemistry and redox biology.
• Precursor for Selenonucleosides: Fundamental starting material for the production of more complex selenopurine ribosides and related derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Selenopurine
CAS No.	5270-30-4
Molecular Formula	C5H4N4Se
Molecular Weight	199.07 g/mol
Synonyms	6H-Purine-6-selone; Purine-6(1H)-selone; 1H-Purine-6-selone; 6-Selenopurine; Selenopurine; 6-Seleno-1H-purine; 6-Selenoxopurine; NSC 401005
EINECS	226-086-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Selenopurine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles.

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 compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%
Water Content (KF)	< 1.0%

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