Dihydrobiopterin
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Dihydrobiopterin | |
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IUPAC name | 2-Amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-7,8-dihydro-1H-pteridin-4-one |
Other names | 7,8-Dihydrobiopterin |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [6779-87-9] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | CC(C(C1=NC2=C(NC1)NC(=NC2=O)N)O)O |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C9H13N5O3 |
Molar mass | 239.23 g/mol |
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Dihydrobiopterin is a compound produced in the synthesis of dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. It is restored to the required cofactor by dihydrobiopterin reductase.