ALEXIS Biochemicals: Theophylline

ALX-480-062

Revised 24-Oct-07

Theophylline
SYNONYMS	1,3-Dimethylxanthine
PRODUCT LINE	Neurobiology
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Adenosine Receptors / Related Products

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Product Numbers:	Format:	Size:	Unit Price:	Quantity:	Add To Cart
ALX-480-062-G005		5 g	5.00 USD
ALX-480-062-G025		25 g	15.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₇H₈N₄O₂
MW:	180.2
CAS NUMBER:	58-55-9
MERCK INDEX:	14: 9285
PURITY:	≥98%
APPEARANCE:	White solid.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in dilute aqueous acid, dilute aqueous base or 100% ethanol; insoluble in water.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	+20°C
HAZARD:	TOXIC.

Product Description

Cyclic phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Weakly inhibits alkaline phosphodiesterases and 5’-nucleotidase. Muscle relaxant, cardiac stimulant and diuretic. Used for the treatment of asthma.

Product Specific Literature References

1,3-Dialkyl-8-(p-sulfophenyl)xanthines: potent water-soluble antagonists for A1- and A2-adenosine receptors: J.W. Daly, et al.; J. Med. Chem. 28, 487 (1985) 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
Theophylline: new perspectives for an old drug: P.J. Barnes; Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 167, 813 (2003), (Review) Abstract

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Natural Products - Chemopreventive Agents • Alkaloids • Active Substances from Fruit and Vegetables • Phosphodiesterases / Related Products

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