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Theophylline

Theophylline

Product ID T2817
Cas No. 58-55-9
Purity ≥98%
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100 g $44.10 In stock
250 g $99.20 In stock
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Description

Theophylline is a methylxanthine compound that exhibits bronchodilatory, anti-asthma, anti-tussive, and anti-inflammatory activities. Theophylline is clinically used to treat respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), asthma, and cough. Theophylline is a nonselective inhibitor of phosphodiesterases (PDEs), increasing cAMP levels and PKA activation; it also inhibits adenosine A1/2 receptors.

Product Info

Cas No.

58-55-9

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C7H8N4O2

Formula Wt.

180.16

Chemical Name

3,7-Dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

IUPAC Name

1,3-dimethyl-7H-purine-2,6-dione

Synonym

Theophylline anhydrous, 1,3-Dimethylxanthine, Diphyllin, Elixicon, Sustaire

Melting Point

271-273°C

Solubility

Slightly soluble in water (4 mg/mL). Soluble in ammonium hydroxide (50 mg/mL), alcohol (10 mg/mL), DMSO (15 mg/mL).

Appearance

White Crystal Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

T2817 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

T2817 Info Sheet PDF

References

Dubuis E, Wortley MA, Grace MS, et al. Theophylline inhibits the cough reflex through a novel mechanism of action. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Jun;133(6):1588-98. PMID: 24406072.

Barnes PJ. Theophylline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2013 Oct 15;188(8):901-6. PMID: 23672674.

Essayan DM. Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2001 Nov;108(5):671-80. PMID: 11692087.

Daly JW, Jacobson KA, Ukena D. Adenosine receptors: development of selective agonists and antagonists. Prog Clin Biol Res. 1987;230:41-63. PMID: 3588607.

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