Xanthopterin

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Xanthopterin Structure
Xanthopterin structure
Common Name Xanthopterin
CAS Number 119-44-8 Molecular Weight 179.136
Density 2.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 686.5ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H5N5O2 Melting Point 410ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 369ºC

 Use of Xanthopterin


Xanthopterin, an unconjugated pteridine compound, is the main component of the yellow granule in the Oriental hornet bear wings, produces a characteristic excitation/emission maximum at 386/456 nm[2]. Xanthopterin (XPT) causes renal growth and hypertrophy in rat[1].Xanthopterin inhibits RNA synthesis[4].

Summary: Xanthopterin, Chinese name: Xanthopterin, CAS number: 119-44-8, molecular formula: C6H5N5O2, molecular weight: 179.136. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name xanthopterin
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 Xanthopterin Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Xanthopterin, an unconjugated pteridine compound, is the main component of the yellow granule in the Oriental hornet bear wings, produces a characteristic excitation/emission maximum at 386/456 nm[2]. Xanthopterin (XPT) causes renal growth and hypertrophy in rat[1].Xanthopterin inhibits RNA synthesis[4].
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In Vitro Xanthopterin (7.8-250 mM; 24 hours) show a significant reduction in mitochondrial activity with respect to controls (IC50=109 mM)[2]. Cell Viability Assay[2] Cell Line: MCF-7 cells Concentration: 7.8 mM-250 mM Incubation Time: 24 hours Result: Resulted in reduction in mitochondrial activity.
References

[1]. Xanthopterin (XPT), an unconjugated pteridine compound, affects cell growth and differentiation. When injected into rats, XPT has caused changes that have been interpreted as renal growth and hypertrophy.

[2]. Lord JL, et al. Cytotoxicity of xanthopterin and isoxanthopterin in MCF-7 cells. Cancer Lett. 2005 May 10;222(1):119-24.

[3]. Plotkin M, et al. Xanthopterin in the Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis): light absorbance is increased with maturation of yellow pigment granules. Photochem Photobiol. 2009 Jul-Aug;85(4):955-61.

[4]. Ziegler I, et al. Pterins and the regulation of lymphocyte activation on the mode of xanthopterin action. Hoppe Seylers Z Physiol Chem. 1984 Jun;365(6):667-73.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 2.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 686.5ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 410ºC
Molecular Formula C6H5N5O2
Molecular Weight 179.136
Flash Point 369ºC
Exact Mass 179.044327
PSA 117.52000
LogP -3.90
Index of Refraction 1.992
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 36/37/38
Safety Phrases 26-37/39
HS Code 2933990090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2933990090
Summary 2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 XanthopterinBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: ERK5 transcriptional activity HTS
Source: 24565
Target: N/A
External Id: ERK5 transcriptional activity-HTS
Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of human tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1): qHTS in cells in...
Source: NCGC
Target: TDP1 protein [Homo sapiens]
External Id: TDP1100
Name: qHTS for Stage-Specific Inhibitors of Vaccinia Orthopoxvirus: mCherry Reporter Primar...
Source: NCGC
Target: 67.9K protein [Vaccinia virus]
External Id: Vaccinia-p2mCherry
Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of human tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1): qHTS in cells in...
Source: NCGC
Target: TDP1 protein [Homo sapiens]
External Id: TDP1101
Name: Spectrum HTS for Inhibitors of Aerobactin Synthetase IucA
Source: 23265
Target: IucA Synthetase from hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae hvKP1
External Id: IucA Pilot Assay Spectrum Library
Name: Inhibition of sodium fluorescein uptake in OATP1B3-transfected CHO cells at an equimo...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3
External Id: CHEMBL3039491
Name: The chemical genetic matrix (CGM) dataset as reported in Wildenhain et al. (2015) Pre...
Source: 11924
Target: N/A
External Id: CGM data for Cell Systems paper Dec 2015
Name: qHTS for Stage-Specific Inhibitors of Vaccinia Orthopoxvirus: Venus Reporter Primary ...
Source: NCGC
Target: 67.9K protein [Vaccinia virus]
External Id: Vaccinia-p2Venus
Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of binding or entry into cells for Marburg Virus
Source: NCGC
Target: gene 4 small orf - Marburg virus
External Id: VSVM-OFFLINE
Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of binding or entry into cells for Lassa Virus
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: VSVL-OFFLINE
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

2-aminopteridine-4(3H),6(5H)-dione
4,6-Pteridinedione,2-amino-1,5-dihydro-(9CI)
Xanthopterin
2-amino-3,5-dihydro-pteridine-4,6-dione
2-amino-1,5-dihydropteridine-4,6-quinone
Uropterin
2-amino-3,5-dihydropteridine-4,6-dione
2-AMINO-1,5-DIHYDROPTERIDINE-4,6-DIONE
4-Hydroxy-2-imino-1,5-dihydro-6(2H)-pteridinone
EINECS 204-325-0
2-Amino-3,5-dihydro-pteridin-4,6-dion
2-Amino-1,5-dihydro-4,6-pteridinedione
6-Hydroxy-2-imino-2,3-dihydropteridin-4(1H)-one
2-Amino-4-oxo-6-hydroxy-3,4-dihydropteridine
2-Aminopteridine-4,6-diol
2-azanyl-1,5-dihydropteridine-4,6-dione
2-AMINO-4,6-DIHYDROXYPTERIDENE
2-Amino-4,6(1H,5H)-pteridinedione
MFCD00151242
xanthopterine

 Xanthopterin | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of xanthopterin?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of xanthopterin is 117.52000.
Q: What are the upstream materials of xanthopterin?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of xanthopterin: 146196-27-2;1131-35-7;492-11-5;49653-17-0;2757-91-7.
Q: What is the molecular weight of xanthopterin?
A: Molecular weight of xanthopterin is 179.136.
Q: What is the molecular formula of xanthopterin?
A: Molecular formula of xanthopterin is C6H5N5O2.
Q: What is the CAS number of xanthopterin?
A: CAS number of xanthopterin is 119-44-8.
Q: What are the downstream products of xanthopterin?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of xanthopterin: 492-11-5;645-93-2;56-40-6;6538-79-0.
Q: What is the safety information for xanthopterin?
A: Safety information for xanthopterin: 26-37/39.
Q: What are the storage conditions for xanthopterin?
A: Storage conditions for xanthopterin: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the English name of xanthopterin?
A: The English name of xanthopterin is xanthopterin.
Q: What is the LogP of xanthopterin?
A: LogP of xanthopterin is -3.90.

 Xanthopterinfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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