Specification of Analysis
Product Name | Pyrimethamine |
CAS | 58-14-0 |
Appearance | white powder |
Molecular formula | C12H13ClN4 |
Molecular Weight | 248.71 |
Assay | 99% |
Shelf Life | 24 months |
Storage | Store in a dry, cool and sealed place |
What is Pyrimethamine ?
Pyrimethamine is a synthetic derivative of ethyl-pyrimidine with potent antimalarial properties. DHFR is a key enzyme in the redox cycle for production of tetrahydrofolate, a cofactor that is required for the synthesis of DNA and proteins.
This agent is often used in combination with other antimalarials for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Pyrimethamine is used with other medication (such as a sulfonamide) to treat a serious parasite infection (toxoplasmosis) of the body, brain, or eye or to prevent toxoplasmosis infection in people with HIV infection.
Used for pesticides and reagents for analysis.
Used as strong basic catalyst, ethoxylating agent and as reductant for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis, etc.
Used in medicine industry, such as phenylbutazone, methyldopa, hydrochloride, aminopterin, pyrimethamine, pifu ampicillin and so on.