≥99.5% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.
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Storage & shipping
Store at 2-8°C Ships Wet ice Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.
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Quality documents
SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.
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Literature proof
Cited in 5 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.
Overview
6-Mercaptopurine is a widely used antileukemic agent that inhibits de novo purine synthesis through incorporation of thiopurine methyltransferase metabolites into DNA and RNA.
6-Mercaptopurine Monohydrate is an anti-inflammatory agent that has antitumor activity.6-Mercaptopurine Monohydrate is an antimetabolite of hypoxanthine. It is also an antitumor agent and induces apoptosis.An antimetabolite of hypoxanthine. Antitumor agen
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Action Type
INHIBITOR
Mechanism of action
DNA inhibitor
Note
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as purinethiones. These are purines in which the purine moiety bears a thioketone.
External Descriptors
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