611-54-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-4-oxo-6,7-dimethyl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridine;2-Amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethylpteridin-4(1H)-one;2-Amino-6,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine-4(3H)-one;2-Amino-6,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine-4-ol;5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-2-amino-6,7-dimethylpteridine-4(3H)-one;6,7-Dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropterin
• CAS NO: 611-54-1
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₃N₅O
• Molecular Weight: 195.22
• Mol File: 611-54-1.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine(611-54-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine(611-54-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 611-54-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Properties

1. Chemical compound
2. Co-factor for enzymes
3. Essential for proper functioning of neurotransmitters
4. Regulator of nitric oxide
5. Antioxidant

Specific content

Plays crucial role in synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
Involved in blood vessel health and immune response through regulation of nitric oxide
Acts as antioxidant to protect cells from oxidative stress
Important in various biological processes, particularly in production and regulation of neurotransmitters

Upstream product

• 611-55-2 6,7-Dimethylpterin 

Downstream Products

• 5977-33-3 7,8-dihydro-6,7-dimethylpterin 
• 120-80-9 benzene-1,2-diol 

Relevant articles and documents

Oxidation of tetrahydropterins by azide radical and the spectra of trihydropterin radicals

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