8-[2-(Diphenylmethoxy)-N-methylethylamino]-1,3-dimethylxanthine

CAS: 33120-34-2

Ref. 3D-IBA12034

Product Information

• Name: 8-[2-(Diphenylmethoxy)-N-methylethylamino]-1,3-dimethylxanthine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 8-[2-(Diphenylmethoxy)-N-methylethylamino]-1,3-dimethylxanthine is a drug product that is used as an HPLC standard and as a metabolite in drug development. It is a natural product that has been found to be a potent inhibitor of phosphodiesterase (PDE) type IV. 8-[2-(Diphenylmethoxy)-N-methylethylamino]-1,3-dimethylxanthine can be synthesized from the corresponding phenol derivative through oxidation with potassium permanganate followed by treatment with dimethyl sulfate and sodium methoxide. This compound is also used in analytical methods for the detection of impurities in APIs and for the investigation of metabolic pathways.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 419.5 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₃H₂₅N₅O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%