6-Formylpterin

Name: 6-Formylpterin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-025899

About 6-Formylpterin

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 6-Formylpterin, an impurity of Folic Acid registered under CAS number 712-30-1. Formula C7H5N5O2, molecular weight 191.15 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridine-6-carbaldehyde. Common synonyms include Pterin-6-aldehyde and 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-formylpteridine.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a characterised impurity of Folic Acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Folic Acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-Formylpterin
Catalogue No.	VQ-025899
CAS Number	712-30-1
IUPAC name	2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridine-6-carbaldehyde
Molecular formula	C₇H₅N₅O₂
Molecular weight	191.15 g/mol
Exact mass	191.0443
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LLJAQDVNMGLRBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(N=C2C(=O)NC(=NC2=N1)N)C=O
PubChem CID	135409352

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	110 Å²
Synonyms	Pterin-6-aldehyde, 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-formylpteridine, 2-Amino-4-Oxo-3,4-Dihydropteridine-6-Carbaldehyde, 2-amino-4-oxo-1H-pteridine-6-carbaldehyde, 6-Pteridinecarboxaldehyde,2-amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-, 2-amino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropteridine-6-carbaldehyde, 2-amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinecarboxaldehyde, 2-amino-4-hydroxypteridine-6-carboxaldehyde, 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6-pteridylcarboxaldehyde, 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6-pteridinecarboxaldehyde, 2-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinecarboxaldehyde, 2-Amino-4-oxo-4,8-dihydropteridine-6-carbaldehyde

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Formylpterin?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Formylpterin is 712-30-1. It is also known as Pterin-6-aldehyde, 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-formylpteridine, 2-Amino-4-Oxo-3,4-Dihydropteridine-6-Carbaldehyde.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Formylpterin?

6-Formylpterin has the molecular formula C7H5N5O2 and a molecular weight of 191.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridine-6-carbaldehyde.

What is 6-Formylpterin used for?

6-Formylpterin is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Folic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 6-Formylpterin can I order?

We supply 6-Formylpterin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 6-Formylpterin?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Formylpterin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 6-Formylpterin be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-Formylpterin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.