Synonyms
6-Thioguanine
thioguanine
Tioguanine
2-Amino-6-mercaptopurine
Description
An antineoplastic compound which also has antimetabolite action. The drug is used in the therapy of acute leukemia.
Molecular Formula
C5H5N5S
Appearance
odorless or almost odorless pale yellow crystalline powder
Boiling Point
460.7±37.0 ℃ at 760 mmHg