Hypoxanthine

Catalog Number	ACM68940-2
CAS Number	68-94-0
Structure
Synonyms	6-Hydroxypurine
IUPAC Name	1,7-Dihydropurin-6-one
Molecular Weight	136.11
Molecular Formula	C5H4N4O
Canonical SMILES	C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC=N2
InChI	InChI=1S/C5H4N4O/c10-5-3-4(7-1-6-3)8-2-9-5/h1-2H,(H2,6,7,8,9,10)
InChI Key	FDGQSTZJBFJUBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point	250 °C
Purity	99%+
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Storage	Store at 4 °C, sealed, away from light (valid for 2 years under this condition).
Complexity	190
Exact Mass	136.03851076
Heavy Atom Count	10
Monoisotopic Mass	136.03851076
Topological Polar Surface Area	70.1Ų

Custom Q&A

What is another name for 6-Hydroxypurine?

Hypoxanthine

What is the chemical formula for Hypoxanthine?

C5H4N4O

What is the melting point of Hypoxanthine?

>300 °C

How is the color of Hypoxanthine described?

Colorless to yellow to brown, darken on storage with no loss of purity.

What is the primary use of Hypoxanthine in cell culture applications?

It is a nutrient additive for a variety of cell culture applications involving bacterial, parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) and animal cells.

How is Hypoxanthine used in studies related to DNA?

It has been used in DNA studies to investigate its destabilizing effect on DNA duplexes, as well as its interaction with DNA polymerases.

What is the Hazard Code associated with Hypoxanthine?

Xn

What is the primary hazard associated with Hypoxanthine?

It is harmful.

How can Hypoxanthine induce cell death?

By stimulating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inducing endothelial dysfunction via apoptosis.

What is the LD50 value for intraperitoneal injection of Hypoxanthine in mice?

750mg/kg

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