Aminophylline is a non-selective adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor. Aminophylline exhibits vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory activity and is occasionally clinically used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). In animal models of allergen-induced lung inflammation, aminophylline decreases levels of IL-5, IL-8, and eosinophils.
| Purity | ≥98% |
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| Formula | C16H24N10O4 • 2H2O |
| Formula Wt. | 456.47 |
| Chemical Name | 3,7-Dihydro-1,3-dimetheyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione |
| IUPAC Name | 1,3-dimethyl-7H-purine-2,6-dione;ethane-1,2-diamine;dihydrate |
| Synonym | Theophylline compound with ethylenediamine |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (1g/5mL). Insoluble in alcohol and ether. |
| Appearance | White to yellowish powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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Danahay H, Broadley KJ, McCabe PJ, et al. The potential roles of cytokines, IL-5 and IL-8, and plasma cortisol in the anti-inflammatory actions of phosphodiesterase inhibitors in sensitized guinea-pig airways. Pulm Pharmacol Ther. 1997 Oct-Dec;10(5-6):277-85. PMID: 9778491.
