8-Azaguanine is a purine analog with the chemical formula C4H4N6O. It has been widely studied for its biological activity. It shows antineoplastic activity and has been used in the treatment of acute leukemia.
Use in chemotherapy The compound closely resembles guanine and appears to be competitive with it in the metabolism of living organisms. It has been shown to cause retardation of some malignant neoplasms when administered to tumors in animals. 8-Azaguanine was the first purine analogue discovered to inhibit experimental tumors in mice.
Synonyms
2-Amino-6-hydroxy-8-azapurine 2-Amino-6-oxy-8-azapurine 5-Amino-1,4-dihydro-7H-1,2,3-triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-one 5-Amino-1,6-dihydro-7H-v-triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-one 5-Amino-1H-triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-ol 5-Amino-1H-v-triazolo(d)pyrimidin-7-ol 5-Amino-1H-(1,2,3)Triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-ol 5-Amino-7-hydroxy-1H-v-triazolo(d)pyrimidine 7H-1,2,3-Triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-one, 5-amino-1,4-dihydro- (9CI) 7H-1,2,3-Triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidinone, 5-amino-1,4-dihydro- 7H-v-Triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-one, 5-amino-1,6-dihydro- 8 AG 8azaG Azaguanine Azaguanine-8 Azan AZG B-28 Guanazol Guanazolo NSC-749 Pathocidin Pathocidine SF-337 SK 1150 Triazologuanine v-Triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-ol,5-amino-
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References
External links Web-based 3D viewer with the molecule "CAS: 134-58-7" on ChemCAS "Azaguanine" on the Merck Index