Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 6-Mercaptopurine Monohydrate (CAS: 6112-76-1)?
Answer
6-Mercaptopurine Monohydrate (CAS: 6112-76-1) is primarily used as an EP Impurity B in Azathioprine production. It also serves in research for analyzing drug metabolism, as a reference standard in pharmaceutical quality control, and in studies related to nucleoside analogs. Its applications are limited to non-therapeutic contexts due to its role as a byproduct in synthesis processes.
About
CAS No
6112-76-1
English Name
6-Mercaptopurine Monohydrate (Azathioprine EP Impurity B Monohydrate)
Molecular Formula
C5H4N4S.H2O
Molecular Weight
170.2 g/mol
SMILES
C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=S)N=CN2.O
InChIKey
WFFQYWAAEWLHJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
