Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
50-44-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
6-Mercaptopurine (CAS: 50-44-2, Formula: C5H4N4S) is a synthetic purine analogue produced via condensation of 6-chloropurine with thiourea. It functions as an antimetabolite primarily used in oncology.
Requires strict medical supervision due to bone marrow suppression risks. Store in cool, dry conditions away from light and incompatible oxidizers.