Molecular Formula | C4H5N3O2 |
Molar Mass | 127.1 |
Density | 1.4748 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 210-212°C |
Boling Point | 235.85°C (rough estimate) |
Appearance | powder to crystal |
Color | White to Almost white |
Merck | 14,903 |
BRN | 126863 |
pKa | 7.6(at 25℃) |
Storage Condition | 2-8℃ |
Refractive Index | 1.5000 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00006457 |
In vitro study | 6-Azathymine is a competitive antagonist of the growth of Streptococcus faecalis (8043) and several other strains of microorganisms. Studies of the mechanism of action of 6-Azathymine reveal that S. faecalis can convert the analog to the corresponding deoxyriboside, azathymidine. |
In vivo study | The administration of 6-Azathymine to the mouse leads to the urinary elimination not only of free Azathymine, but also of various metabolites of it. Following the administration of 6-Azathymine-5- 14 C to mice, radioactivity is found in all tissues investigated, not only in the form of free Azathymine, but also as metabolic derivatives. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
RTECS | XY8050000 |
Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
biological activity | 6-Azathymine, a 6-nitrogenous analog of thymine, it is a potent D-3-aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate aminotransferase (D-3-aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate aminotransferase) inhibitor. 6-Azathymine inhibits DNA biosynthesis and has antibacterial and antiviral activity. |