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Cat Number

PIPE-0778

CAS Number

58-08-2

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CAS Number

58-08-2

EINECS

200-362-1

Storage

Room temperature

Synonyms

Guaranine 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine Methyltheobromine

Description

It has a role as a central nervous system stimulant, an EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor, an adenosine receptor antagonist, an EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor, a ryanodine receptor agonist, a fungal metabolite, an adenosine A2A receptor antagonist, a psychotropic drug, a diuretic, a food additive, an adjuvant, a plant metabolite, an environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic, a human blood serum metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a geroprotector and a mutagen. It is a purine alkaloid and a trimethylxanthine.

Molecular Formula

C8H10N4O2

Molecular Weight

194.19

Appearance

odorless white powder or white glistening needles

Melting Point

236.2 ℃

Boiling Point

352 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992)

Purity

0.98