6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate - Duchefa

6-Mercaptopurine is an antineoplastic agent that acts as an antimetabolite. It is an analogue of the natural purines hypoxanthine and adenine. After the intracellular conversion of mercaptopurine to active nucleotides, it appears to exhibit a variety of actions including interference with nucleic acid synthesis.

Storage condition

Store at room temperature

Soluble in ethanol

Under inert gas

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed

H331 Toxic if inhaled

H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects

H351 Suspected of causing cancer

H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required

P307 IF exposed:

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician