3-Methyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione, CAS No. 1076-22-8

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1076-22-8

Catalog No. EBD10526

CAS 1076-22-8

Name 3-Methyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-Methyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione 3-Methylxanthine 1H-Purine-2,6-dione,3,7-dihydro-3-methyl- 3MX CCRIS5817 NSC515466 3,7-Dihydro-3-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione Xanthine,3-methyl- 3-methyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione 3-methyl-3H-purine-2,6-diol 2,6-Dihydroxy-3-methylpurine 3,7-dihydro-3-methyl-1h-purine-6-dione 3-methyl-xanthin akosncg-0058 3-methylxanthinexanthinederivative 3-methylxanthinecrystalline

Molecular Formula: C6H6N4O2

Molecular Weight: 166.14

MDL Number: MFCD00005580

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Other Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates

Product Description:

3-Methylxanthine is a purine alkaloid and a dimethylxanthine derivative. It is structurally related to caffeine and theophylline, differing by the position of the methyl groups on the xanthine core. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder. This compound is primarily known as a metabolite of theophylline and caffeine in the human body. It exhibits biological activity as a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor and a non-selective adenosine receptor antagonist, though its potency is generally lower than that of its parent compounds. In research, it serves as a biochemical tool for studying purinergic signaling pathways and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry for drug metabolism studies. It is also investigated as a potential intermediate in the synthesis of other xanthine-based pharmaceuticals. 3-Methylxanthine is used in life science research to explore its effects on smooth muscle relaxation, bronchial function, and central nervous system activity. It is handled as a research chemical with standard laboratory safety precautions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: >300 °C(lit.)

Density: 1.54 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C