944580-73-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-Chloro-7,8-dihydro-5H-pteridin-6-one
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-7,8-dihydro-5H-pteridin-6-one;2-Chloro-7,8-dihydropteridin-6-(5H)-one 95+%;2-chloro-7,8-dihydropteridine;2-Chloro-6-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine
• CAS NO: 944580-73-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H5ClN4O
• Molecular Weight: 184.5831
• Mol File: 944580-73-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 536.1 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 278 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.497 g/cm³
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-Chloro-7,8-dihydro-5H-pteridin-6-one(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Chloro-7,8-dihydro-5H-pteridin-6-one(944580-73-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Chloro-7,8-dihydro-5H-pteridin-6-one(944580-73-8)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Hazardous Substances Data: 944580-73-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-Chloro-7,8-dihydro-5H-pteridin-6-one, also known as leucovorin or folinic acid, is a synthetic form of the water-soluble B vitamin folic acid. It is commonly used as a medication to reduce the toxic effects of chemotherapy drugs such as methotrexate. Leucovorin works by helping the body produce and maintain new cells in the bone marrow and can also be used to treat certain types of anemia. Additionally, it is used in combination with other medications to treat conditions such as colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, and other forms of cancer. The chemical structure of leucovorin allows it to be rapidly absorbed and utilized by the body, making it an important component in various medical treatments.