Bioactivity | Isoxanthopterin is a heterocyclic compound belonging to the pteridine family and its activity is mainly reflected in its optical properties. Isoxanthopterin can form a reflective layer in the eyes of animals, enhancing visual function. The main regulatory mechanism of isoxanthopterin involves its ability to form a crystalline structure within organisms, which achieves a high refractive index through specific hydrogen bonding patterns and molecular arrangements. Isoxanthopterin can be used for research in materials science and optical engineering[1]. |
CAS | 529-69-1 |
Formula | C6H5N5O2 |
Molar Mass | 179.14 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Hirsch A, et al. Structure and morphology of light-reflecting synthetic and biogenic polymorphs of isoxanthopterin: a comparison[J]. Chemistry of Materials, 2019, 31(12): 4479-4489. |