9H-purine-2,6-dithiol

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9H-purine-2,6-dithiol Structure
9H-purine-2,6-dithiol structure
Common Name 9H-purine-2,6-dithiol
CAS Number 5437-25-2 Molecular Weight 184.24
Density 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 496.2±37.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H4N4S2 Melting Point >350 °C(lit.)
MSDS N/A Flash Point 253.9±26.5 °C

 Use of 9H-purine-2,6-dithiol


2,6-Dithiopurine (2,6-Dimercaptopurine) is a nucleophilic scavenger for electrophilic carcinogens. 2,6-Dithiopurine abolishes both DNA adduct formation and the initiation of carcinogenesis[1].

Summary: 2,6-Dithiopurine (CAS: 5437-25-2) is a pale yellow powder with molecular formula C5H4N4S2 and molecular weight 184.24. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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Name 2,6-Dithiopurine
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 9H-purine-2,6-dithiol Biological Activity

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Description 2,6-Dithiopurine (2,6-Dimercaptopurine) is a nucleophilic scavenger for electrophilic carcinogens. 2,6-Dithiopurine abolishes both DNA adduct formation and the initiation of carcinogenesis[1].
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References

[1]. Stephen Boulware, et al. 2,6-Dithiopurine, a nucleophilic scavenger, protects against mutagenesis in mouse skin treated in vivo with 2-(chloroethyl) ethyl sulfide, a mustard gas analog. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2012 Sep 1;263(2):203-9.  

 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 1.8±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 496.2±37.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point >350 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C5H4N4S2
Molecular Weight 184.24
Flash Point 253.9±26.5 °C
Exact Mass 183.987732
PSA 132.06000
LogP -0.60
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.890
InChIKey VQPMXSMUUILNFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES S=c1[nH]c(=S)c2[nH]cnc2[nH]1
Storage condition −20°C
Water Solubility slightly soluble

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
UO8475000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Purine-2,6-dithiol
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
5437-25-2
LAST UPDATED :
199712
DATA ITEMS CITED :
1
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C5-H4-N4-S2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
184.25
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T56 BM DN FN HNJ GSH ISH

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
180 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
CSLNX* U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010) Volume(issue)/page/year: NX#03045

 Safety Information

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Safety Phrases S24/25
WGK Germany 3
RTECS UO8475000
HS Code 2933990090

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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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%

 9H-purine-2,6-dithiolBioassay

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

Name: qHTS Assay for Substrates of Mammalian Selenoprotein Thioredoxin Reductase 1 (TrxR1):...
Source: NCGC
Target: thioredoxin reductase [Rattus norvegicus]
External Id: TRXR101
Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of Polymerase Iota
Source: NCGC
Target: DNA polymerase iota [Homo sapiens]
External Id: PolI100
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: qHTS for Inhibitors of Polymerase Kappa
Source: NCGC
Target: DNA polymerase kappa [Homo sapiens]
External Id: PolK100
Name: qHTS Assay for Inhibitors of Mammalian Selenoprotein Thioredoxin Reductase 1 (TrxR1):...
Source: NCGC
Target: thioredoxin reductase [Rattus norvegicus]
External Id: TRXR100
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: HIV Cellular Data
Source: NIAID
Target: N/A
External Id: HIV Cellular Data
Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of TGF-b: Cytotox Counterscreen
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: SMAD3201
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 Synonyms

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

MFCD00022644
9H-purine-2,6-dithiol
EINECS 226-608-8
3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dithione
6-Sulfanyl-1,9-dihydro-2H-purine-2-thione
3,7-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dithione

 9H-purine-2,6-dithiol | FAQ

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

Q: How is the water solubility of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: Water solubility of 2,6-Dithiopurine: slightly soluble.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: Molecular weight of 2,6-Dithiopurine is 184.24.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: SMILES notation of 2,6-Dithiopurine is S=c1[nH]c(=S)c2[nH]cnc2[nH]1.
Q: What is the LogP of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: LogP of 2,6-Dithiopurine is -0.60.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: CAS number of 2,6-Dithiopurine is 5437-25-2.
Q: What is the melting point of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: Melting point of 2,6-Dithiopurine is >350 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: Molecular formula of 2,6-Dithiopurine is C5H4N4S2.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: Storage conditions for 2,6-Dithiopurine: −20°C.
Q: What are the uses of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: Main uses of 2,6-Dithiopurine: 2,6-Dithiopurine (2,6-Dimercaptopurine) is a nucleophilic scavenger for electrophilic carcinogens. 2,6-Dithiopurine abolishes both DNA adduct formation and the initiation of carcinogenesis[1].
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2,6-Dithiopurine: 2487-40-3;64-18-6;31295-41-7;98027-95-3;2562-52-9;13548-68-0;5451-40-1.

 9H-purine-2,6-dithiolfactory

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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