CAS No. 5979-01-1
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
Check the
Xanthopterin Hydrate
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 5979-01-1 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C6H7N5O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 197.15 | |
| SMILES | C1=NC2=C(C(=O)NC(=N2)N)NC1=O.O |
Xanthopterin Hydrate is a naturally occurring pteridine derivative involved in pteridine biosynthesis and folate metabolic pathways. As an endogenous pteridine metabolite, it functions within cellular metabolic networks to regulate nutrient utilization and can replace folic acid requirement in specific animal species. Furthermore, xanthopterin participates in pteridine pathways to influence downstream nitrogen metabolism and cellular function across biological systems.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
1 mg/mL
(5.07 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
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).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.