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7-METHYLXANTHINE

Synonym(s):2,6-Dihydroxy-7-methylpurine;Heteroxanthine

  • CAS NO.:552-62-5
  • Empirical Formula: C6H6N4O2
  • Molecular Weight: 166.14
  • MDL number: MFCD00037979
  • EINECS: 209-019-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-08 21:13:59
7-METHYLXANTHINE Structural

What is 7-METHYLXANTHINE?

Chemical properties

Grey Solid

The Uses of 7-METHYLXANTHINE

7-Methylxanthine can be used as a building block to synthesize tricyclic imidazo[2,1-i]purinone derivatives as potential adenosine receptor antagonists.

The Uses of 7-METHYLXANTHINE

Metabolite of Theophylline and Caffeine.

What are the applications of Application

7-Methylxanthine is a metabolite of theophylline and caffeine

Definition

ChEBI: An oxopurine that is xanthine in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen at position 7 is replaced by a methyl group. It is an intermediate metabolite in the synthesis of caffeine.

General Description

7-Methylxanthine is an oxopurine, which belongs to the class of xanthines. It may be synthesized by the reaction between 4-amino-1-methylimidazole-5-carboxamide and diethyl carbonate.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from water. [Beilstein 26 II 263, 26 III/IV 2330.]

Properties of 7-METHYLXANTHINE

Melting point: ≥300 °C
Density  1.83±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  DMSO (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
form  Solid
pka pK1:8.33;pK2:ca;pK3:13 (25°C)
color  Light Brown to Light Grey
Water Solubility  Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water.
BRN  171027

Safety information for 7-METHYLXANTHINE

Computed Descriptors for 7-METHYLXANTHINE

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