Sapropterin is a naturally occurring essential cofactor of the three aromatic amino acid hydroxylase enzymes, used in the degradation of amino acid phenylalanine and in the biosynthesis of dopamine, epinephrine, melatonin, norepinephrine, neurotransmitters 5-HT, it is also a cofactor for the production of nitric oxide (NO) by the nitric oxide synthases.

62989-33-7

C9H15N5O3

241.25

Phenoptin;Dapropterin;Tetrahydro-6-biopterin;THB;BPH4;6R-BH4;Sapropterin free base

H2O:Insoluble
DMSO:Soluble
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years