Properties
Description
Mercaptopurine, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is an effective DNA damage inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of DNA damage by inhibiting DNA-RNA synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C5H4N4S
Titer
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 28 mg/mL (183.99 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Stability
In its lyophilized form, the chemical remains stable for 36 months.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Mercaptopurine is a DNA damage inhibitor that can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Storage
Store at -20ºC, and keep desiccated.
