Properties
Description
Biopterin, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, is a potent nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor. It targets human endogenous metabolite.
Molecular Formula
C9H11N5O3
Targets
Human endogenous metabolite
Solubility
DMSO: 1 mg/mL (4.21 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Biopterin can be utilized to study its role as a cofactor in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and in nitric oxide production.