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ALX-480-061 Revised 15-Mar-06
Theobromine
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SYNONYMS 3,7-Dimethylxanthine
PRODUCT LINE Neurobiology
PRODUCT CATEGORY Adenosine Receptors / Related Products
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ALX-480-061-G005   5 g 10.00 USD Add To Cart
ALX-480-061-G025   25 g 45.00 USD Add To Cart
Product Specification
FORMULA: C7H8N4O2
MW: 180.2
CAS NUMBER: 83-67-0
MERCK INDEX: 14: 9282
PURITY: ≥98%
APPEARANCE: White solid.
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in 0.5M sodium hydroxide; insoluble in 100% ethanol or water.
SHIPPING: AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE: +20°C
HAZARD: TOXIC.

Product Description
Weak phosphodiesterase inhibitor and adenosine receptor blocker. Diuretic and smooth-muscle relaxant.
Product Specific Literature References
Subclasses of adenosine receptors in the central nervous system: interaction with caffeine and related methylxanthines: J.W. Daly, et al.; Cell Mol. Neurobiol. 3, 69 (1983) Abstract
Characterization of the A2 adenosine receptor labeled by [3H]NECA in rat striatal membranes: R.F. Bruns, et al.; Mol. Pharmacol. 29, 331 (1986) Abstract