Molekula
Hypoxanthine
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Hypoxanthine is a purine derivative used in biochemical research, particularly in nucleic acid metabolism studies and as a standard in analytical methods. It is available in high purity for laboratory use. CAS: 68-94-0, Molecular Formula: C5H4N4O, Molecular Weight: 136.11 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Warning. Molekula supplies Hypoxanthine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — $75.30 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white or off-white crystalline powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥99% |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.5% |
| Any other impurity | ≤0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 150 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 135398638 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 46877163 |
| CAS Number | 68-94-0 |
| IUPAC Name | 1,7-dihydropurin-6-one |
| EC Number | 200-697-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H4N4O |
| Molecular Weight | 136.11 |
| Exact Mass | 136.0385 |
| SMILES | C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC=N2 |
| InChIKey | FDGQSTZJBFJUBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H4N4O/c10-5-3-4(7-1-6-3)8-2-9-5/h1-2H,(H2,6,7,8,9,10) |
| PubChem CID | 135398638 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29335995 |
| Tariff Code | 2933599590 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 1,7-Dihydro-6H-purin-6-one
- 3H-Purin-6-ol
- 6-Hydroxypurine
- 6-Oxopurine
- 7H-Purin-6-ol
- 9H-Purin-6-ol
- Hypoxanthine enol
- Sarcine
- Sarkin
- Sarkine
Frequently asked questions
What is hypoxanthine used for?
Hypoxanthine is primarily used in biochemical research, particularly in studies involving purine metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis, and enzyme kinetics.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of hypoxanthine?
The chemical formula of hypoxanthine is C5H4N4O, and its molecular weight is 136.11 g/mol.
How should hypoxanthine be stored?
Hypoxanthine should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of hypoxanthine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies hypoxanthine in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply hypoxanthine in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply hypoxanthine in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a hypoxanthine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) for regulatory compliance.
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