3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine

CAS: 28822-58-4

Ref. 02-J64598

Product Information

• Name: 3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine
• Synonyms: 3 isobutyl 1 methylxanthine 3-isobutyl-1-methyxanthine IBMX, 1-Methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-2,3,6,9-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthine, 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,9-dihydro-1-methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-, 3,7-Dihydro-3-isobutyl-1-methyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion, 3,7-dihidro-3-isobutil-1-metil-1H-purina-2,6-diona, 3,7-dihydro-3-isobutyl-1-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 3,9-Dihydro-1-methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 3-Isobutyl-1-methyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione, 3-Isobutyl-1-methyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, IMX, Ibmx, Isobutylmethylxanthine, Methylisobutylxanthine, Nsc 165960, Sc 2964, Xanthine, 3-isobutyl-1-methyl-, 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1-methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-

Description

3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine is used in inhibition of phenylephrine-induced release of 5-hydroxytryptamine from neuroendocrine epithelial cells of the airway mucosa (IC50 = 1.3 uM). Also inhibits ion channels in the neuromuscular junction, GH3 cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells. Inhibits the growth of carcinoma cells. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 222.25
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₄N₄O₂
• Color/Form: Solid, White
• InChI key: APIXJSLKIYYUKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N