6-METHYLMERCAPTOPURINE RIBOSIDE

Chemical properties

white powder

The Uses of 6-METHYLMERCAPTOPURINE RIBOSIDE

6-Methylmercaptopurine Riboside (cas# 342-69-8) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

The Uses of 6-METHYLMERCAPTOPURINE RIBOSIDE

6-Methylmercaptopurine riboside (6MMPr) is used in studies on thiopurine metabolism by enzymes such as inosine-5′-monophosphate dehydrogenase and thiopurine methyltransferase. 6MMPr may also be used to study mechanisms of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) inhibition.

What are the applications of Application

6-Methylmercaptopurine riboside is a chemical used to study thiopurine metabolism by enzymes

Definition

ChEBI: A thiopurine that is inosine in which the aromatic hydroxy group is replaced by a methylsulfanediyl group.

General Description

White powder.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly soluble in water.

Biochem/physiol Actions

6-Methylmercaptopurine riboside (6MMPR) is a modified thiopurine nucleoside involved in the inhibition of purine synthesis. It exhibits anti-viral effects against various viruses. 6MMPR is an analog of purine and an inhibitor of nerve growth factor-activated protein kinase N.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Experimental teratogenic effects. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of SO, and NOx.