Dihydrobiopterin

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Dihydrobiopterin
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 252
SMILES CC(C(C1=NC2=C(NC1)NC(=NC2=O)N)O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C9H13N5O3
Molar mass 239.23 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Dihydrobiopterin is a compound produced in the synthesis of dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. It is restored to the required cofactor by dihydrobiopterin reductase.

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