An oxidative degradation product in methanogenic archaea
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7-methyl Lumazine

Item No. 45471

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Formal Name
7-methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pteridinedione
CAS Number
13401-38-2
Synonyms
  • 7-Methyllumizine
  • NSC 160394
Molecular Formula
C7H6N4O2
Formula Weight
178.2
Purity
≥95%
Emission
460 nm
Excitation
337 nm
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: Sparingly soluble: 1-10 mg/mlMethanol: Sparingly soluble: 1-10 mg/ml
SMILES
O=C1N=C2NC(C)=CN=C2C(N1)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C7H6N4O2/c1-3-2-8-4-5(9-3)10-7(13)11-6(4)12/h2H,1H3,(H2,9,10,11,12,13)
InChi Key
WIXGFZWEUAUYGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    7-methyl Lumazine is an oxidative degradation product in methanogenic archaea, commonly known as methanogenic bacteria, and a derivative of the fluorescent compound lumazine (Item No. 38300).1 It displays excitation/emission maxima of 337/460 nm, respectively, in phosphate buffer with a pH of 7.0.

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    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. White, R.H. 7-Methylpterin and 7-methyllumizine: oxidative degradation products of 7-methyl-substituted pteridines in methanogenic bacteria. J. Bacteriol. 162(2), 516-520 (1985).