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Pterin-6-carboxylic acid

Also known as: Pterine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-Amino-4-hydroxypteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-Amino-4-oxo-3,4-dihydropteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 6-Carboxypterin, 2-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxopteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-amino-4-oxo-1H-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-azanyl-4-oxo-1H-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-amino-4-keto-1H-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-amino-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-pteridine-6-carboxylic acid

Pterin-6-carboxylic acid (CAS 948-60-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H5N5O3 and a molecular weight of 207.14600 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 608.7ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 2.16 g/cm3 and a flash point of 322ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
948-60-7
Jingsj CID
J-16949-3
Molecular Formula
C7H5N5O3
Molecular Weight
207.14600 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point608.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Density2.16 g/cm3
Flash Point322ºC
Exact Mass207.03900
PSA134.85000
Storage Conditions-20°C

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Oluwasegun Modupe, et al. A spectrophotometric method for determining the amount of folic acid in fortified salt. J Agric Food Res. 2020 Dec:2:100060. [2]. Bo-Tao Zhang, et al. Determination of folic acid by chemiluminescence based on peroxomonosulfate-cobalt(II) system. Talanta. 2008 Feb 15;74(5):1154-9.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2933990090
Summary2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Pterin-6-carboxylic acid?

The CAS number of Pterin-6-carboxylic acid is 948-60-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Pterin-6-carboxylic acid?

Pterin-6-carboxylic acid has molecular formula C7H5N5O3 and molecular weight 207.14600 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Pterin-6-carboxylic acid?

For Pterin-6-carboxylic acid, Upstream Products: 2-Amino-4-hydroxypteridine-6-carbaldehyde, 7,8-Dihydro-L-biopterin, 6-Hydroxy-2,4,5-triaminopyrimidine.

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