2,6-Dithiopurine
Also known as: 2,6-DIMERCAPTOPURINE, 2,6-DITHIOXANTHINE, 2,6-PURINEDITHIOL, 2,6-THIOPURINE, 3,7-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dithione, 3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dithione, 6-Sulfanyl-1,9-dihydro-2H-purine-2-thione, 9H-PURINE-2,6-DITHIOL, DITHIOXANTHINE, EINECS 226-608-8, MFCD00022644, 1H-Purine-2,6-dithione, 3,9-dihydro-, 1H-purine-2,6-dithione, 3,7-dihydro-, 2H-Purine-2-thione, 1,9-dihydro-6-mercapto-
2,6-Dithiopurine (CAS 5437-25-2) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H4N4S2 and a molecular weight of 184.24 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of >350 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 496.2±37.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 253.9±26.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 5437-25-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1994249-5
- Molecular Formula
- C5H4N4S2
- Molecular Weight
- 184.24 g/mol
- Category
- Pharma Intermediates
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | >350 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 496.2±37.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 253.9±26.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 183.987732 |
| PSA | 132.06000 |
| LogP | -0.60 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.890 |
| Additional Property | slightly soluble |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Stephen Boulware, et al. 2,6-Dithiopurine, a nucleophilic scavenger, protects against mutagenesis in mouse skin treated in vivo with 2-(chloroethyl) ethyl sulfide, a mustard gas analog. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2012 Sep 1;263(2):203-9. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2933990090 |
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| Summary | 2933990090. 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 2,6-Dithiopurine?
The CAS number of 2,6-Dithiopurine is 5437-25-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
2,6-Dithiopurine has molecular formula C5H4N4S2 and molecular weight 184.24 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2,6-Dithiopurine?
For 2,6-Dithiopurine, Upstream Products: 2-Thioxanthine, Formic Acid, 2,4-Dimercapto-5,6-diaminopyrimidine; Downstream Products: Purine, 2,6-Dibromopurine, 6-Amino-2-bromopurine.
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