Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
62989-33-7
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) is a vital cofactor for phenylalanine hydroxylase, synthesized via enzymatic reduction of guanosine triphosphate. Its molecular formula is C9H13N5O6 with CAS No. 21199-09-7.
Requires storage below -20°C under inert atmosphere. Clinical use is restricted to confirmed BH4-deficient disorders; avoid direct skin contact during industrial handling.