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Azathioprine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6-(1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl)thiopurine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H7N7O2S
CAS Number:
446-86-6
Molecular Weight:
277.26
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749088
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
MFCD00069203

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Product Name

Azathioprine, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C9H7N7O2S/c1-15-4-14-7(16(17)18)9(15)19-8-5-6(11-2-10-5)12-3-13-8/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11,12,13)

SMILES string

Cn1cnc(c1Sc2ncnc3[nH]cnc23)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI key

LMEKQMALGUDUQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

azathioprine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... PPAT(5471)

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

Azathioprine USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Azathioprine Tablets
  • Azathioprine Sodium for Injection
  • Azathioprine Compounded Oral Suspension

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS08,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Mattheus C B Wielenga et al.
World journal of gastroenterology, 20(44), 16683-16689 (2014-12-04)
To investigate if azathioprine could reduce adenoma formation in Apc(Min/+) , a mouse model of sporadic intestinal tumorigenesis. Azathioprine was administered via drinking water (estimated 6-20 mg/kg body weight per day) to Apc(Min/+) and wildtype mice. Control animals received vehicle
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