Category:
Amino Acids and Derivatives
CAS NO:
2899-66-3
Standard:
In-houseStandards,
Mpa(bzl), chemically known as 6-Mercaptopurine benzyl ester, is a prodrug derivative of the purine antimetabolite 6-mercaptopurine. Synthesized via nucleophilic substitution to enhance lipophilicity and oral bioavailability, its molecular formula is C13H12N4S and CAS number is 15890-76-7.
This compound requires storage under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent hydrolysis. It exhibits cytotoxicity; handling mandates PPE including nitrile gloves and fume hoods. Clinical use is restricted strictly to controlled research environments due to potential bone marrow suppression.