Description

6-Methylthiopurine Ribonucleoside-5'-Phosphate is a modified purine ribonucleoside monophosphate, a key biochemical building block and research reagent. This compound is critical for studying nucleotide metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized nucleotides. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and biotechnology companies engaged in biochemical research, antiviral studies, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies related to purine and nucleotide metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or building block in the synthesis of potential antiviral or anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Enzymology Studies: Employed to investigate the activity and specificity of kinases, phosphorylases, and other nucleotide-processing enzymes.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A tool for probing and modulating specific pathways in cellular and microbiological systems.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylthiopurine Ribonucleoside-5'-Phosphate
CAS No.	7021-52-5
Molecular Formula	C11H15N4O7PS
Molecular Weight	378.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylmercaptopurine Ribonucleoside 5'-Monophosphate; 6-Methylthioinosine 5'-Monophosphate; 6-Methylthio-9-β-D-ribofuranosylpurine 5'-phosphate; 6-MT-IMP; NSC 407325; 6-Methylthiopurine Ribonucleotide; 6-Methylmercaptopurine Ribotide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Methylthiopurine Ribonucleoside-5'-Phosphate is manufactured and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with specifications for purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO

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