2-Benzylthio-6-chloropurine for nucleotide synthesis

Synonym: 51998-91-5; 2-BENZYLTHIO-6-CHLOROPURINE; 2-Benzylsulfanyl-6-chloro-7H-purine; 2-BENZYLSULFANYL-6-CHLORO-9H-PURINE; SCHEMBL741057; 2-Benzylmercapto-6-chloropurine; Nucleotide synthesis reagent

CAS Number: 51998-91-5
Compound CID: 11161721

Product Size

5 mg; 10 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

2-Benzylthio-6-chloropurine is a synthetic nucleoside analog that is an antiviral agent. It inhibits viral DNA synthesis by competitively inhibiting thymidine kinase.

Molecular Weight

416.24

Molecular Formula

C₁₅H₉CIN₄S

Form

Powder

Purity

≥95%

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

2-Benzylthio-6-chloropurine can be used to effectively combat herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV1 and HSV2), and can also be used in the development of drugs against HIV, influenza A virus, and cytomegalovirus.