Molecular Weight: 152.18 g/mol

Mercaptopurine (6-MP) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Mercaptopurine (6-MP) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 30 mg/mL (197.13 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 3,7-dihydropurine-6-thione
CAS Number 50-44-2
Molecular Formula

C5H4N4S
Molecular Weight (MW) 152.18
SMILES C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=S)N=CN2
InChIKey GLVAUDGFNGKCSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.