Xanthine, 98%

Name: Xanthine, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003438

About Xanthine, 98%

Xanthine is a molecular biology reagent (Biochemistry grade) carrying the CAS registry number 69-89-6 with a typical assay of 98%. Its molecular formula is C5H4N4O2 and its molecular weight is 152.11 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione. Alternative names: 2,6-Dihydroxypurine and 2,6-dioxopurine.

The material typically appears as a white powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and analytical determinations. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Xanthine in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 5 x 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Analytical determinations

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Xanthine, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003438
CAS Number	69-89-6
IUPAC name	3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione
Molecular formula	C₅H₄N₄O₂
Molecular weight	152.11 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0334
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29335990
InChIKey	LRFVTYWOQMYALW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC(=O)N2
PubChem CID	1188

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	86.9 Å²
Synonyms	2,6-Dihydroxypurine, 2,6-dioxopurine, Xanthin, Isoxanthine, Xanthic oxide, 1H-Purine-2,6-diol, Pseudoxanthine, 9H-Purine-2,6-diol, 3,7-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-, Purine-2,6-diol, 2,6(1,3)-Purinedion

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264 + P265, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, 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

Other grades of CAS 69-89-6

Xanthine, 99.5%

CAS: 69-89-6
Formula: C₅H₄N₄O₂
MW: 152.11 g/mol

VQ-003439

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Xanthine, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Xanthine, 98% is 69-89-6. It is also known as 2,6-Dihydroxypurine, 2,6-dioxopurine, Xanthin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Xanthine, 98%?

Xanthine, 98% has the molecular formula C5H4N4O2 and a molecular weight of 152.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of Xanthine, 98% can I order?

We supply Xanthine, 98% in Biochemistry (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 5 x 1 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Xanthine, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Xanthine, 98% 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 Xanthine, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Xanthine, 98% 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.