| Bioactivity | Pterin is a Pteridine with antibacterial activity, which is found in C. croceus. Pterin reduces the proliferation and biofilm production in E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and S. mutans. Pterin is promising for research of cancers and infections[1][2]. |
| CAS | 2236-60-4 |
| Formula | C6H5N5O |
| Molar Mass | 163.14 |
| Appearance | 固体 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Descimon H. [Pterins of Pieridae (Lepidoptera) and their biosynthesis. I. Identification of the main pterins of Colias croceus (Fourcroy) and of some other species of Pieridae]. Biochimie. 1971;53(3):407-18. French. [2]. Mahendran R, et al. Evaluation of Pterin, a Promising Drug Candidate from Cyanide Degrading Bacteria. Curr Microbiol. 2018 Jun;75(6):684-693. |