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Allopurinol riboside (CAS 16220-07-8)

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Alternate Names:
8-Aza-7-deazainosine; 1-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine-4-one
Application:
Allopurinol riboside is a structural isomer of hypoxanthine
CAS Number:
16220-07-8
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
268.23
Molecular Formula:
C10H12N4O5
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Allopurinol is a structural isomer of hypoxanthine, a naturally occurring purine in the body. It is also an enzyme inhibitor of xanthine oxidase and an anti-leishmanial agent.


Allopurinol riboside (CAS 16220-07-8) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Allopurinol riboside, 25 mg

sc-217610
25 mg
$150.00

Allopurinol riboside, 1 g

sc-217610A
1 g
$2290.00