Molecular structure of Biopterin-d3, CAS Number: 1217838-71-5
Biopterin-d3 (CAS 1217838-71-5)
Alternate Names:
2-Amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl-d3]-4(1H)-pteridinone; (−)-Biopterin-d3; 6-Biopterin-d3; L-Biopterin-d3; L-erythro-Biopterin-d3
Application:
Biopterin-d3 is a growth factor for some insects
CAS Number:
1217838-71-5
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
240.23
Molecular Formula:
C9H8D3N5O3
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Biopterin-d3 is a deuterated variant of biopterin. Biopterin is integral to the biosynthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), an essential cofactor for phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan hydroxylases, which are involved in the synthesis of the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. By investigating Biopterin-d3, scientists can gain insights into the dynamics of BH4-dependent processes and how alterations in these pathways might impact neurological function and development. The presence of deuterium atoms can slow down the metabolic degradation of biopterin in biological systems, allowing researchers to more precisely track its distribution, interaction, and breakdown products.
Biopterin-d3 (CAS 1217838-71-5) References
- Environmental gradients predict the ratio of environmentally acquired carotenoids to self-synthesised pteridine pigments. | Stuart-Fox, D., et al. 2021. Ecol Lett. 24: 2207-2218. PMID: 34350679
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Biopterin-d3, 500 µg | sc-217761 | 500 µg | $605.00 |