6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide

Name: 6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-021695

About 6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide

6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide (CAS 49808-20-0) is an impurity of Mercaptopurine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C10H6N8S2, it has a molar mass of 302.3 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 6-(7H-purin-6-yldisulfanyl)-7H-purine. Common synonyms include Mercaptopurine Purinyl Sulphide and Mercaptopurine disulfide.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Mercaptopurine to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

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

Industries

Related to Mercaptopurine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Mercaptopurine.

Mercaptopurine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide
Catalogue No.	VQ-021695
CAS Number	49808-20-0
IUPAC name	6-(7H-purin-6-yldisulfanyl)-7H-purine
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₆N₈S₂
Molecular weight	302.3 g/mol
Exact mass	302.0157
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ULNKLXSTZWVSJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=NC=N2)SSC3=NC=NC4=C3NC=N4
PubChem CID	471826

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 8
TPSA	160 Å²
Synonyms	Mercaptopurine Purinyl Sulphide, Mercaptopurine disulfide, Bis(6-purinyl) disulfide, 9H-Purine, 6,6'-dithiodi-, 1,2-Di(9H-purin-6-yl)disulfane, 6,6'-Dithiodi-9H-purine, 1H-Purine,6'-dithiobis-, Purin-6-yl purin-6-yl disulfide, 1,2-di(7H-purin-6-yl)disulfane, 6,6'-Disulfanediyldi(7H-purine), 6-(7H-purin-6-yldisulfanyl)-9H-purine, Replaced CAS registry number(s): 49707-36-0

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, 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-Mercaptopurine Disulfide?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide is 49808-20-0. It is also known as Mercaptopurine Purinyl Sulphide, Mercaptopurine disulfide, Bis(6-purinyl) disulfide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide?

6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide has the molecular formula C10H6N8S2 and a molecular weight of 302.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-(7H-purin-6-yldisulfanyl)-7H-purine.

What is 6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide used for?

6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Mercaptopurine. 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-Mercaptopurine Disulfide can I order?

We supply 6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide 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-Mercaptopurine Disulfide?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide 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-Mercaptopurine Disulfide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-Mercaptopurine Disulfide 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.