Theophylline monohydrate

Cat. No.: 0225LY-0644

Appearance: Solid

Purity: ≥99%

Identity: Confirmed by NMR, HPLC, and LC-MS.

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Product Overview

Description: Theophylline monohydrate is a natural xanthine-derived alkaloid found in Coffea arabica and Camellia sinensis that acts by antagonizing adenosine, inhibiting phosphodiesterase and prostaglandin synthesis, and regulating calcium distribution; its physiological effects include bronchial smooth muscle relaxation, central nervous system and cardiac stimulation, diuresis, and vasodilation (excepting cerebral vessels).

Synonym: Quibron; 5967-84-0; Theophylline monohydrate; 1,3-Dimethylxanthine monohydrate; Dimethylxanthine; Theophylline hydrate; 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-, monohydrate

CAS No.: 5967-84-0

Compound CID: 91268

Formula: C₇H₈N₄O₂·H₂O

Formula Weight: 198.18

Specification

Stability: 3 years in powder form.

Storage: Storage at -20°C.

Applications: Theophylline monohydrate can be used in pulmonary research to investigate the non-selective inhibition of phosphodiesterases and adenosine receptors.