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M6502

Sigma-Aldrich

6-Methylpurine

≥99%

Synonym(s):

MeP

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6N4
CAS Number:
2004-03-7
Molecular Weight:
134.14
EC Number:
217-903-2
MDL number:
MFCD00083663
UNSPSC Code:
41106305
PubChem Substance ID:
24897013
NACRES:
NA.51

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99%

form

powder

mp

237-238 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Cc1ncnc2[nH]cnc12

InChI

1S/C6H6N4/c1-4-5-6(9-2-7-4)10-3-8-5/h2-3H,1H3,(H,7,8,9,10)

InChI key

SYMHUEFSSMBHJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

6-Methylpurine (MeP) is a toxic adenine analog used as a bisubstrate inhibitor of enzymes that bind adenosyl moieties and which may become phosphorylated to levels that inhibit RNA and protein synthesis.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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