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6-Thioxanthine (CAS 2002-59-7)

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Alternate Names:
1,3,6,9-Tetrahydro-6-thioxo-2H-purin-2-one; 2-Hydroxy-6-mercaptopurine
CAS Number:
2002-59-7
Molecular Weight:
168.18
Molecular Formula:
C5H4N4OS
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Belonging to the xanthine family, which includes caffeine and theobromine, 6-Thioxanthine is an organic compound. It serves as a valuable research tool in biochemical and physiological investigations, attributed to its ability to inhibit specific enzymes and proteins. Moreover, 6-Thioxanthine has been observed to impact the activity of certain neurotransmitters, suggesting its potential role as an agonist or antagonist for these neurotransmitters.


6-Thioxanthine (CAS 2002-59-7) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

6-Thioxanthine, 100 mg

sc-472656
100 mg
$281.00

6-Thioxanthine, 250 mg

sc-472656A
250 mg
$547.00

6-Thioxanthine, 500 mg

sc-472656B
500 mg
$988.00

6-Thioxanthine, 1 g

sc-472656C
1 g
$1884.00

6-Thioxanthine, 2.5 g

sc-472656D
2.5 g
$4120.00