Dihydrobiopterin
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| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
2-Amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-7,8-dihydro-1H-pteridin-4-one | |
| Other names
7,8-Dihydrobiopterin | |
| Identifiers | |
6779-87-9  | |
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| PubChem | 252 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula |
C9H13N5O3 |
| Molar mass | 239.23 g·mol−1 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
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| Infobox references | |
Dihydrobiopterin (BH2) is a pteridine compound produced in the synthesis of dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. It is restored to the required cofactor tetrahydrobiopterin by dihydrobiopterin reductase.