PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 300 °C (decomp)(Solv: water (7732-18-5)) |
| Boiling point: | 429.3±37.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.96±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | -20°C Freezer |
| solubility | Aqueous Sodium Hydroxide, DMSO |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 13.45±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Brown |
Description and Uses
6-(Hydroxymethyl)pterin is an intermediate in the synthesis of 2-Amino-6-(chloromethyl)-4(3H)-pteridinone (A602875). 2-Amino-6-(chloromethyl)-4(3H)-pteridinone is a reagent/intermediate used in the preparation of Folic Acid (F680300) and its derivatives.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P305+P351+P338 |
