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Cat Number: PIPE-0780

Theophylline

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CAS Number

58-55-9

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 Weight

180.16

Molecular Formula

C7H8N4O2

EINECS

200-385-7

SMILES

CN1C2=C(C(=O)N(C1=O)C)NC=N2

Appearance

odorless white crystalline powder

Storage

Room temperature