Xanthopterin

Name:
Xanthopterin
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	2-amino-4,6-dihydroxypteridine
M Formula:	C6H5N5O2•H2O
Properties:
Orange-yellow crystals. Sinters at 360C, decomposes above 410C. Practically insoluble in water; freely soluble in dilute ammonium or sodium hydroxide giving yellow solutions and in 2N hydrochloric acid giving colorless solutions.
Use:
Biochemical research.