A purine analog with immunosuppressive effects; serves as a prodrug for 6-mercaptopurine, which alters purine processing and DNA synthesis, interfering with lymphocyte proliferation; used to benefit IBD, as well as additional diseases with immunological or autoimmunological components.

CAS No.: 446-86-6 Synonyms: 6-(1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl)thiopurine Formula: C₉H₇N₇O₂S Formula Weight: 277.26 Linear Formula: C₉H₇N₇O₂S MDL No.: MFCD00069203

Azathioprine is a purine analog that acts as a prodrug of mercaptopurine. Azathioprine exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic, immunosuppressive, and antiviral activities. Azathioprine inhibits amidophosphoribosyl transferase, inhibiting the production of adenine and guanine purines and preventing…

Grade: USP CAS No.: 446-86-6

Synonym(s): 6-(1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl)thiopurine Formula: C9H7N7O2S Formula weight: 277.26 CAS Number: 446-86-6 Harmonized Tariff Code:  2933.59 Hazard Statements: H350-H302-H315-H319-H335 May cause cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye…