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Theophylline

Theophylline

Product ID T2817
Cas No. 58-55-9
Purity ≥98%
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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

Downloads

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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