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Update Date2016-11-09 01:21:13 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM035004
Identification
Common NameTetrahydroneopterin
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionTetrahydroneopterin is a reduced form of neopterin. [HMDB]
Contaminant Sources
  • FooDB Chemicals
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
1-(2-Amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-pteridinyl)-1,2,3-propanetriolHMDB
5,6,7,8-TetrahydroneopterinHMDB
Tetrahydro-D-monapterinHMDB
TetrahydroneopterinMeSH
Chemical FormulaC9H15N5O4
Average Molecular Mass257.247 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass257.112 g/mol
CAS Registry Number25976-00-5
IUPAC Name2-amino-6-(1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-4-one
Traditional Name2-amino-6-(1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1H-pteridin-4-one
SMILESNC1=NC(=O)C2=C(NCC(N2)C(O)C(O)CO)N1
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C9H15N5O4/c10-9-13-7-5(8(18)14-9)12-3(1-11-7)6(17)4(16)2-15/h3-4,6,12,15-17H,1-2H2,(H4,10,11,13,14,18)
InChI KeyXHIXPVCTDRNTTC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as biopterins and derivatives. These are coenzymes containing a 2-amino-pteridine-4-one derivative. They are mainly synthesized in several parts of the body, including the pineal gland.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassPteridines and derivatives
Sub ClassPterins and derivatives
Direct ParentBiopterins and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Biopterin
  • Aminopyrimidine
  • Pyrimidone
  • Secondary aliphatic/aromatic amine
  • Pyrimidine
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Vinylogous amide
  • 1,3-aminoalcohol
  • Secondary alcohol
  • 1,2-aminoalcohol
  • Azacycle
  • Secondary amine
  • Polyol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Primary amine
  • Primary alcohol
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Amine
  • Alcohol
  • Organic oxide
  • Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility4.68 g/LALOGPS
logP-2.2ALOGPS
logP-3.7ChemAxon
logS-1.7ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)10.01ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)3.58ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count9ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count7ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area152.23 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity69.98 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability24.37 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings2ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveNoChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-03di-9510000000-6eebb9e836f313ef42a6Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (3 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-001i-1904300000-9b8ddd2ff633fb8a29bdSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_1) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_2) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_3) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_4) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_5) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_6) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_7) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_1) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_2) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_3) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_4) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_5) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_6) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_7) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_8) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_9) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_10) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_11) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_12) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_13) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_2_14) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-0090000000-1fd7c5bd3d3bf9c04559Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-05mo-1890000000-482243a69a55d9f1a930Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-032d-5900000000-6d992a2ec10cdc0bb989Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0a4i-0390000000-135b20d6385664511758Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0a4v-3950000000-14d7d0fb9d4b6d4026c2Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-052f-9300000000-262f36864a81e2f434dbSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-0920000000-c892c1b9386400299a99Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-016s-1910000000-2f4c520e146ccab9329bSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-006x-9500000000-b5685f4fc41c0a83dde9Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-0090000000-2e38d752208e421512bfSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0abc-0190000000-08ce667912579ac0bb02Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-00c0-5910000000-eb0f2298dc36a9e5021aSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0000942
FooDB IDFDB022330
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN ID5890
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
Chemspider ID141864
ChEBI IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID161510
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. Schircks, Bernhard; Bieri, Jost H.; Viscontini, Max. On pterin chemistry. Part 55. Preparation and characterization of pure 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-neopterin and 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-D-monapterin. Helvetica Chimica Acta (1976), 59(1), 248-52.
2. Heitzer T, Brockhoff C, Mayer B, Warnholtz A, Mollnau H, Henne S, Meinertz T, Munzel T: Tetrahydrobiopterin improves endothelium-dependent vasodilation in chronic smokers : evidence for a dysfunctional nitric oxide synthase. Circ Res. 2000 Feb 4;86(2):E36-41.
3. Klatt P, Heinzel B, Mayer B, Ambach E, Werner-Felmayer G, Wachter H, Werner ER: Stimulation of human nitric oxide synthase by tetrahydrobiopterin and selective binding of the cofactor. FEBS Lett. 1992 Jun 29;305(2):160-2.
4. Iizuka H, Watanabe Y, Kojima S: Effect of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroneopterin on oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein, and its uptake in the macrophage-like cell line J774. Jpn J Pharmacol. 1996 Dec;72(4):375-9.
5. Adler C, Ghisla S, Rebrin I, Haavik J, Heizmann CW, Blau N, Kuster T, Curtius HC: 7-substituted pterins in humans with suspected pterin-4a-carbinolamine dehydratase deficiency. Mechanism of formation via non-enzymatic transformation from 6-substituted pterins. Eur J Biochem. 1992 Aug 15;208(1):139-44.
6. Ziegler I, Borchert M, Heaney F, Davis AP, Boyle PH: Structural requirements for the modulatory effect of 6-substituted pterins on interleukin 2 receptor binding. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1992 Jun 29;1135(3):330-4.