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Azathioprine, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J6231403
Description
Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive purine antimetabolite. The mechanism of action of azathioprine is as a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor. It has shown promise in treatment of alopecia areata (autoimmune hair loss), with no difference in effectiveness between genders.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
SolubilitySoluble in Dichloromethane and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Store at -20°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Protect from heat.
Specifications
Azathioprine | |
Yellow | |
MFCD00069203 | |
14,902 | |
Soluble in Dichloromethane and dimethyl sulfoxide. | |
CN1C=NC(=C1SC2=NC=NC3=C2NC=N3)[N+](=O)[O-] | |
277.262 | |
CHEBI:2948 | |
Crystalline Powder |
446-86-6 | |
C9H7N7O2S | |
1 g | |
azathioprine, azothioprine, imuran, azathioprin, azatioprin, azamun, azanin, imurel, ccucol, imurek | |
LMEKQMALGUDUQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6-(3-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-4-yl)sulfanyl-7H-purine | |
2265 | |
277.26 |
Chemical Identifiers
446-86-6 | |
277.262 | |
LMEKQMALGUDUQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2265 | |
6-(3-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-4-yl)sulfanyl-7H-purine |
C9H7N7O2S | |
MFCD00069203 | |
azathioprine, azothioprine, imuran, azathioprin, azatioprin, azamun, azanin, imurel, ccucol, imurek | |
CHEBI:2948 | |
CN1C=NC(=C1SC2=NC=NC3=C2NC=N3)[N+](=O)[O-] |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H350-H302-H315-H319-H335
May cause cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H302-H315-H319-H335-H350
EINECSNumber : 207-175-4
RTECSNumber : UO8925000
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C
RUO – Research Use Only