Azathioprine | 9536

Azathioprine is a purine analog that displays immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a prodrug for 6-mercaptopurine, which alters purine processing and DNA synthesis, interfering with the proliferation of lymphocytes and other myeloid cells.

Azathioprine is a purine analog that displays immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a prodrug for 6-mercaptopurine, which alters purine processing and DNA synthesis, interfering with the proliferation of lymphocytes and other myeloid cells.

9536 | Azathioprine DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: 6-[(1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)thio]-9H-purine

Appearance: Yellow solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 446-86-6

Structure Available?: Yes

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: No

Molecular Formula: C₉H₇N₇O₂S

Molecular Weight: 277.26

Cell-Permeable?: Yes

Purity: ≥98% by HPLC

Solubilities: DMSO (>25 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from air and light

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: An immunosuppressant

MDL Number: MFCD00069203

PubChem CID: 2265

SMILES: CN1C=NC(=C1SC2=NC=NC3=C2NC=N3)[N+](=O)[O-]

InChi: ChI=1S/C9H7N7O2S/c1-15-4-14-7(16(17)18)9(15)19-8-5-6(11-2-10-5)12-3-13-8/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11,12,13)

InChi Key: LMEKQMALGUDUQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N