| Dihydrobiopterin | |
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2-Amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-7,8-dihydro-1H-pteridin-4-one |
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Other names
7,8-Dihydrobiopterin |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 6779-87-9 |
| PubChem | 252 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H13N5O3 |
| Molar mass | 239.23 g/mol |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox references | |
Dihydrobiopterin (BH2) is a compound produced in the synthesis of dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. It is restored to the required cofactor tetrahydrobiopterin by dihydrobiopterin reductase.