2427-12-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-amino-8-methyl-7,8-dihydropteridin-4(1H)-one
• CAS NO: 2427-12-5
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₉N₅O
• Molecular Weight: 179.1793
• Mol File: 2427-12-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 333.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 155.4°C
• Density: 1.68g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000138mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.798
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-amino-8-methyl-7,8-dihydropteridin-4(1H)-one(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-amino-8-methyl-7,8-dihydropteridin-4(1H)-one(2427-12-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-amino-8-methyl-7,8-dihydropteridin-4(1H)-one(2427-12-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2427-12-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

"2-amino-8-methyl-7,8-dihydropteridin-4(1H)-one" is a chemical compound that belongs to the pteridine family. It is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H10N4O, and it is commonly used in the synthesis of folic acid and related compounds. It plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin, which is an essential cofactor in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and a precursor to the production of nitric oxide. 2-amino-8-methyl-7,8-dihydropteridin-4(1H)-one also has potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of new drugs for various medical conditions.