Dihydrobiopterin

Dihydrobiopterin
Dihydrobiopterin
Identifiers
CAS number 6779-87-9
PubChem 252
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Properties
Molecular formula C9H13N5O3
Molar mass 239.23 g/mol
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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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.

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