Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. Mercaptopurine is an anticancer and an immunosuppressive drug employed for the management of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), Crohn's disease, etc. Its mode of action involves interference in the nucleic acid synthesis by the inhibition of purine metabolism.
Synonyms: 6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate; 6-Purinethiol; 6-Thiohypoxanthine
Molecular Formula: C5H4N4S·H2O
Molecular Weight: 170.19
Linear Structural Formula: C5H4N4S·H2O
MDL Number: MFCD03854445
Application: These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements.
Other Notes: This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis.