Theophylline

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Cat Number

PIPE-0780

CAS Number

58-55-9

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Product Detail

CAS Number

58-55-9

EINECS

200-385-7

Storage

Room temperature

Synonyms

1,3-Dimethylxanthine Elixophyllin Theophylline anhydrous

Description

Theophylline is a dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 1 and 3. It is structurally similar to caffeine and is found in green and black tea. It has a role as a vasodilator agent, a bronchodilator agent, a muscle relaxant, an EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor, an anti-asthmatic drug, an anti-inflammatory agent, an immunomodulator, an adenosine receptor antagonist, a drug metabolite, a fungal metabolite and a human blood serum metabolite.

Molecular Formula

C7H8N4O2

Molecular Weight

180.16

Appearance

odorless white crystalline powder

Melting Point

271-273 ℃

Purity

HPLC≥98%

Applications

Ingredient of health care products.