Chemical identity

7,8-Dihydroxanthopterin

CAS 1131-35-7 · C6H7N5O2

01Identity

Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.

Lazychem IDLC-03949
PubChem CID135423456
Name7,8-Dihydroxanthopterin
CAS RN1131-35-7
Molecular formulaC6H7N5O2
Molecular weight181.16 g/mol
IUPAC name2-Amino-6-hydroxy-3,4,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-4-one
InChIKeyJLRDKNBQJOODBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

02Structure identifiers

Two-dimensional chemical structure of 7,8-Dihydroxanthopterin, CAS 1131-35-7
Two-dimensional structure for the PubChem identity linked to this record. Confirm the identifiers before analytical use.

The parsed structure contains 2 rings, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.

Defined stereocentres0
Unassigned stereocentres0
Ring count2
Secondary amines1
Tertiary amines0
N-methyl amine sites0
SMILESO=C1NC(N)=NC2=C1N=C(O)CN2
InChINot listed
Formula from structureC6H7N5O2
Molecular weight from structure181.16 g/mol

03Possible N-nitroso structures

Shown for structural screening only. These candidates are not confirmed impurities, formation predictions or analytical findings.

Matched amine site1 candidate
Chemical structure of 7,8-Dihydroxanthopterin with the matched amine site highlighted in amber
Amber identifies the screened atom and adjacent bonds.
Possible structure candidateUnverified identity
First calculated possible N-nitroso structure derived from 7,8-Dihydroxanthopterin, with the new N-nitroso group highlighted in amber
The new N-N=O atoms and bonds are highlighted. No CAS number or compound name is assigned by this calculation.
Candidate 1Possible N-nitroso structural candidate
Calculated formula
C6H6N6O3
Candidate SMILES
Nc1nc2c(c(=O)[nH]1)N=C(O)CN2N=O

Interpretation: A structural alert alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. Evaluate nitrite sources, amine reagents, pH, temperature, process sequence, purge and analytical evidence.

04India status for this compound

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NDPS / RCSNO EXACT MATCH FOUNDCAS 1131-35-7 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule.
SCOMETNO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCHCAS 1131-35-7 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list.
Review date2026-08-01Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question.

05Names and relationships

Associated parent compound

Sapropterin

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Other names

  • 2-amino-1, 5, 7, 8-tetrahydropteridine-4, 6-dione
  • 6-hydroxy-7, 8-dihydropterin
  • 2-Amino-7, 8-dihydropteridine-4, 6(3H, 5H)-dione

06Documented history

Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.

No dated history available

No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.

07Sources