Mercaptopurine
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| Molar mass | 152. 177 g/mol |
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| CAS ID | 50-44-2 |
| Formula | C5H4N4S |
| Metabolism | xanthine oxidase |
| Other names | 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) |
| Trade name | Purinethol, others |
| Elimination half-life | 60 to 120 min. , longer for its active metabolites |
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| ID | 3025813 |
About Mercaptopurine
Mercaptopurine, sold under the brand name Purinethol among others, is a medication used for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Specifically it is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.