Pterin-6-carboxylic acid

Synonym(s):2-Amino-4-hydroxypteridine-6-carboxylicacid

CAS NO.：948-60-7
Empirical Formula: C7H5N5O3
Molecular Weight: 207.15
MDL number: MFCD00010594
EINECS: 213-435-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-04 17:34:44

What is Pterin-6-carboxylic acid?

The Uses of Pterin-6-carboxylic acid

Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid is a degradation product of Folic acid (F680300).

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-pteridinecarboxylic acid is an organooxygen compound and an organonitrogen compound. It is functionally related to an alpha-amino acid.

Purification Methods

The acid gives yellow crystals by repeated dissolution in aqueous NaOH and adding aqueous HCl. It has UV with max at 235, 260 and 265nm ( 11,000, 10,500 and 9,000) in 0.1N HCl and 263 and 365nm ( 20,500 and 9,000) in 0.1N NaOH. [UV: Pfleiderer et al. Justus Liebigs Ann Chem 741 64 1970, Stockstad et al. J Am Chem Soc 70 5 1948, Fluorescence: Kavanagh & Goodwin Arch Biochem 20 315 1949, Beilstein 26 III/IV 4053.]

Properties of Pterin-6-carboxylic acid

Melting point:	300 °C (approx, decomp)
Boiling point:	433.6±55.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	2.16±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Aqueous Acid (Very Slightly), Aqueous Base (Very Slightly, Heated)
form	Solid
pka	5.40±0.20(Predicted)
color	Yellow to Dark Yellow
BRN	227689
Stability:	Hygroscopic
NIST Chemistry Reference	Pterin-6-carboxylic acid(948-60-7)

Safety information for Pterin-6-carboxylic acid

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.