Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid

About Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid

Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid is a process intermediate or related compound of Folic Acid carrying the CAS registry number 948-60-7. Its molecular formula is C7H5N5O3 and its molecular weight is 207.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid. Common synonyms include Pterin-6-carboxylic acid and 6-Carboxypterin.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Folic Acid, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Folic Acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-048448
CAS Number	948-60-7
IUPAC name	2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₅N₅O₃
Molecular weight	207.15 g/mol
Exact mass	207.0392
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	QABAUCFGPWONOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(N=C2C(=O)NC(=NC2=N1)N)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	135403803

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 6
TPSA	131 Å²
Synonyms	Pterin-6-carboxylic acid, 6-Carboxypterin, 2-amino-4-oxo-1H-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-Amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxopteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-Amino-4-hydroxypteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-amino-4-oxo-3,4-dihydropteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6-pteridinecarboxylic acid, 6-Pteridinecarboxylic acid, 2-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-, 2-amino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 6-Pteridinecarboxylic acid, 2-amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-, Ranachrome 5

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 Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid is 948-60-7. It is also known as Pterin-6-carboxylic acid, 6-Carboxypterin, 2-amino-4-oxo-1H-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid?

Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid has the molecular formula C7H5N5O3 and a molecular weight of 207.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid.

What is Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid used for?

Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid 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 Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid can I order?

We supply Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid, 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 Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid 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 Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Pterine-6-carboxylic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.