Description
L-Sepiapterin is a key intermediate in the pterin salvage pathway of tetrahydrobiopterin biosynthesis. L-Sepiapterin is an inhibitor of GCH-I.
Applications
An intermediate in the pterin salvage pathway
Synonyms
2-Amino-6-(S)-lactoyl-7,8-dihydro-4(3H)-pteridinone
Molecular Formula
C9H11N5O3
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (27 mg/ml), water (1.7 mg/ml at 22° C), 0.1 M NaOH (9.8 mg/ml), ethanol (~1.6 mg/ml), and DMF (33 mg/ml).
Boiling Point
448.1° C at 760 mmHg