Issue 6, 1969

A new synthesis of biopterin

Abstract

An unambiguous synthesis of biopterin [2-amino-6-(L-erythro-1,2-dihydroxypropyl)pteridin-4-(3H)-one] is described; based on an improved synthesis of L-neopterin. The synthesis yields biopterin, a naturally occurring pteridine, in a pure, crystalline form without recourse to chromatography. D-Biopterin and D-neopterin are also described.

Article information

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J. Chem. Soc. C, 1969, 928-930

A new synthesis of biopterin

K. J. M. Andrews, W. E. Barber and B. P. Tong, J. Chem. Soc. C, 1969, 928 DOI: 10.1039/J39690000928

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