6-Chloro-7-methylpurine

• CAT Number: R002037
• CAS Number: 5440-17-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H5ClN4
• Molecular Weight: 168.584
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 7-Methyl-6-chloropurine; NSC 15192
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 6-chloro-7-methylpurine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5ClN4/c1-11-3-10-6-4(11)5(7)8-2-9-6/h2-3H,1H3
• InChIKey: NCZREVPKGQGLFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN1C=NC2=C1C(=NC=N2)Cl

6-Chloro-7-methylpurine is a purine derivative featuring a chlorine atom at the 6th position and a methyl group at the 7th position of the purine ring. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical research, particularly in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral compounds. Its reactive chloro group allows for functionalization, making it useful in creating diverse purine-based structures. This compound is often used in drug development, particularly for cancer therapies and antiviral agents.