Oxypurinol , or alloxanthin , is a purine analogue, an inhibitor of the enzyme xanthine oxidase .
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| Systematic name | 1,2-dihydropyrazolo [4,3-e] pyrimidine-4,6-dione |
| Chem. formula | C 5 H 4 N 4 O 2 |
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| condition | solid |
| Molar mass | 152.11 g / mol |
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| Reg. CAS number | 2465-59-0 |
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Metabolization to oxypurinol underlies the biological action of allopurinol , a drug used in the treatment of hyperuricemia .
See also
- Allopurinol