8-Methylxanthine

CAS: 17338-96-4

Ref. 3D-FM08046

Product Information

• Name: 8-Methylxanthine
• Synonyms: 2,6-Dihydroxy-8-methylpurine, 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-8-methyl-, 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,9-dihydro-8-methyl-, 3,7-Dihydro-8-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 3,9-Dihydro-8-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 8-methyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 8-methyl-5,9-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, NSC 162389, NSC 22739, Xanthine, 8-methyl-

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.

• Brand: Biosynth

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