Description

4-Hydroxy-2-Mercaptopteridine is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the pteridine family, characterized by its mercapto and hydroxy functional groups. This specialized chemical serves as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel active compounds and studying biochemical pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel pteridine-based drug candidates, including potential enzyme inhibitors and anticancer agents.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis due to its structural similarity to biologically active pterins.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds for various high-value applications.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential in creating novel organic ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-2-Mercaptopteridine
CAS No.	52023-48-0
Molecular Formula	C6H4N4OS
Molecular Weight	180.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Mercapto-4-hydroxypteridine; 4-Hydroxy-2-pteridinethiol; 2-Thiol-4-hydroxypteridine; 4-Hydroxypteridine-2-thiol; 4-Hydroxy-2-thiopteridine; Pteridine-4-ol-2-thiol; 52023-48-0; 4-Hydroxy-2-mercapto-pteridine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-2-Mercaptopteridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, ensuring compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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