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7-Methylxanthine, 98%
7-Methylxanthine, 98%
7-Methylxanthine, 98%
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7-Methylxanthine, 98%

CAS: 552-62-5 | C6H6N4O2 | 166.14 g/mol
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Catalog number H29190.MD
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS552-62-5
IUPAC Name7-methyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Molecular FormulaC6H6N4O2
InChI KeyPFWLFWPASULGAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)NC(=O)N2
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Pale cream to pale yellow or pale green
FormPowder
Assay (HPLC)≥97.5%
It is used to metabolite theophylline and caffeine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used to metabolite theophylline and caffeine.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. K Trier; E B Olsen; T Kobayashi; S M Ribel-Madsen. Biochemical and ultrastructural changes in rabbit sclera after treatment with 7-methylxanthine, theobromine, acetazolamide, or L-ornithine. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 1999, 83(12), 1370-1375.
  2. Mikihiro Ogawa; Yuka Herai; Nozomu Koizumi; Tomonobu Kusano; and Hiroshi Sano. 7-Methylxanthine Methyltransferase of Coffee Plants, Gene isolation and enzymatic properties. The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2001, 2768213-8218.