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Allopurinol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1H-Pyrazolo(3,4-d)pyrimidin-4-ol, 4-Hydroxypyrazolo(3,4-d)pyrimidine, 4-Hydroxypyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine, HPP

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H4N4O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.11
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

allopurinol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C1NC=Nc2[nH]ncc12

InChI

1S/C5H4N4O/c10-5-3-1-8-9-4(3)6-2-7-5/h1-2H,(H2,6,7,8,9,10)

InChI key

OFCNXPDARWKPPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... XDH(7498)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support, including product information leaflets, please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Allopurinol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibitor of xanthine oxidase and de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis. A classical agent in treatment of hyperuricemia and gout.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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This study sought to ascertain if high-dose allopurinol regresses left ventricular mass (LVM) in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). LV hypertrophy (LVH) is common in patients with IHD including normotensive patients. Allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, has been shown
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