Dihydrobiopterin

Dihydrobiopterin
IUPAC name 2-Amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-7,8-dihydro-1H-pteridin-4-one
Other names 7,8-Dihydrobiopterin
Identifiers
CAS number	6779-87-9
PubChem	252
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES CC(C(C1=NC2=C(NC1)NC(=NC2=O)N)O)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H13N5O3
Molar mass	239.23 g/mol
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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.

See also

• Tetrahydrobiopterin