Mercaptopurine (Purinethol) Chemical Properties

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Mercaptopurine (Purinethol) Chemical & Medical Information

Mercaptopurine

Systematic (IUPAC) name
3,7-dihydropurine-6-thione
Other names	Purinethol 6-Mercaptopurine 2-Amino-6-Mercaptopurine 6-MP
Identifiers
CAS number	50-44-2
ATC code	L01BB02
PubChem	667490
DrugBank	APRD01096.txt
Chemical data
Formula	C₅H₄N₄S
Mol. mass	152.181 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	5 to 37%
Metabolism	?
Half life	60 to 120 min., longer for its active metabolites
Excretion	Renal
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?,(Increased Risk of Abortion)
Legal status	?
Routes	Oral

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Source: Wikipedia article Mercaptopurine