2-Aminodipyrido[1,2-a:3',2’-d]imidazole Dihydrochloride

• CAT Number: C000031
• CAS Number: 1980075-70-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₈N₄ • 2HCl
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-amine Dihydrochloride; Dipyrido[1,2-a:3′,2′-d]imidazol-2-amine Dihydrochloride; Glu-P-2
• Solubility: Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
• Appearance: Pale Yellow to Very Dark Brown Solid
• Storage: -20°C, Hygroscopic

2-Aminodipyrido[1,2-a:3′,2’-d]imidazole dihydrochloride(CAT: C000031) is a chemical compound known as Glu-P2. It is characterized by its high mutagenic properties, as evidenced by positive results in the Ames test. Glu-P2 has been identified in various food sources, including broiled fish, fried beef, commercial beef extracts, and protein pyrolsylates.

Reference

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