Synonym(s): 6-(1,3-Dihydro-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-4-methyl-1-oxoisobenzofuran-6-yl)-4-methyl-4-hexanoic acid; 6-(4-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-5-phthalanyl)-4-methyl-4-hexenoic acid; NSC 129185
Formula: C17H20O6
Formula Weight: 320.34
CAS No.: 24280-93-1
Purity: ≥98%
Application: Used to select animal cells expressing the Escherichia coli gene for xanthine-guanine phosphosribosyl transferase.
Storage: 2-8°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 1295848
EC No.: 246-119-3
Target Organs: Immune system
Biochem/physiol Actions: Immunosuppressive agent. Used to inhibit early stage biosynthesis of purine nucleotides. Used as a specific inhibitor of inosine 5′-monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase (IMPDH) and inducer of IMP dehydrogenase gene expression.
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10O2