Description

n-Phenylmethyl-7-Methyluric Acid is a specialized purine derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate or reference standard for developing novel therapeutic agents and biochemical tools. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in nucleoside chemistry, metabolic pathway studies, and high-purity chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel purine-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or substrate in enzymatic studies related to xanthine oxidase pathways and uric acid metabolism.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for method development and calibration in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for producing more complex, functionalized purine derivatives for various specialty chemical applications.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for investigating structure-activity relationships (SAR) and metabolic byproducts.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Phenylmethyl-7-Methyluric Acid
CAS No.	72816-95-6
Molecular Formula	C15H14N4O3
Molecular Weight	298.30 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-1-(phenylmethyl)uric acid; 1-Benzyl-7-methyluric acid; N-Benzyl-7-methyluric acid; 1,7-Dimethyl-3-(phenylmethyl)xanthine-2,6-dione; 72816-95-6; Uric acid, 1-benzyl-7-methyl-; Purine derivative CAS 72816-95-6
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Quality Control

Our n-Phenylmethyl-7-Methyluric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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