6-METHYLPTERINE Property

Melting point:

>300 °C

Boiling point:

335.8±25.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.76±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Aqueous Acid (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated), Aqueous Base (Slightly)

pka

pKa 2.5(H2O,t undefined,I=0.1) (Uncertain)

form 

Solid

color 

Pale Yellow to Light Yellow

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

HS Code 

2933998090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P313Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

6-METHYLPTERINE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

6-Methylpterin is a derivative of Folic Acid (F680300) which is a precursor of coenzymes involved in metabolism of various nucleotides and nucleic acids.