Product Information
Name:8-Methylxanthine
Synonyms:
- 2,6-Dihydroxy-8-methylpurine
Brand:Biosynth
Description:8-Methylxanthine is a metabolite of caffeine and theophylline. It has been shown to be a pro-inflammatory cytokine that stimulates the production of other pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα). 8-Methylxanthine is also a substrate for cytochrome P450 enzyme activity, which is responsible for metabolizing many drugs and other chemicals in the body. This compound has been detected in human liver and urine samples. 8-Methylxanthine has cytotoxic properties and may serve as an antioxidant. Mass spectrometric detection methods are used to identify this compound in biological fluids.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:166.14 g/mol
Formula:C6H6N4O2
Purity:Min. 95%
Color/Form:Powder
InChI:InChI=1S/C6H6N4O2/c1-2-7-3-4(8-2)9-6(12)10-5(3)11/h1H3,(H3,7,8,9,10,11,12)
InChI key:InChIKey=RTAPDZBZLSXHQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:Cc1nc2[nH]c(=O)[nH]c(=O)c2[nH]1
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