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2-Mercaptopurine

2-Mercaptopurine chemical structure
CAS Number28128-19-0
FormulaC5H4N4S
Mol. Weight152.18 g/mol

What is 2-Mercaptopurine?

2-Mercaptopurine is a chemical compound with CAS number 28128-19-0 and molecular formula C5H4N4S. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2-Mercaptopurine (2-MP), a thiopurine and analog of the anti-cancer drug 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), has been used to study the substrate and binding specificity and kinetics of xanthine oxidase-catalyzed hydroxylation and myeloperoxidase (MPO) reactions. 2-Mercaptopurine inhibited lipopolysacharide (LPS)-dependent nitric oxide (NO) production in B cells.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

152.18 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥95%

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302-H318

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

EC Number

248-855-0

WGK Germany

3

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