7-METHYLXANTHINE
Synonym(s):2,6-Dihydroxy-7-methylpurine;Heteroxanthine
- CAS NO.:552-62-5
- Empirical Formula: C6H6N4O2
- Molecular Weight: 166.14
- MDL number: MFCD00037979
- EINECS: 209-019-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-12-19 17:28:17
What is 7-METHYLXANTHINE?
Chemical properties
Grey Solid
The Uses of 7-METHYLXANTHINE
7-Methylxanthine can be used as a building block to synthesize tricyclic imidazo[2,1-i]purinone derivatives as potential adenosine receptor antagonists.
The Uses of 7-METHYLXANTHINE
Metabolite of Theophylline and Caffeine.
What are the applications of Application
7-Methylxanthine is a metabolite of theophylline and caffeine
Definition
ChEBI: An oxopurine that is xanthine in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen at position 7 is replaced by a methyl group. It is an intermediate metabolite in the synthesis of caffeine.
General Description
7-Methylxanthine is an oxopurine, which belongs to the class of xanthines. It may be synthesized by the reaction between 4-amino-1-methylimidazole-5-carboxamide and diethyl carbonate.
Purification Methods
Crystallise it from water. [Beilstein 26 II 263, 26 III/IV 2330.]
Properties of 7-METHYLXANTHINE
| Melting point: | ≥300 °C |
| Density | 1.83±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | DMSO (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly, Heated) |
| form | Solid |
| pka | pK1:8.33;pK2:ca;pK3:13 (25°C) |
| color | Light Brown to Light Grey |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water. |
| BRN | 171027 |
Safety information for 7-METHYLXANTHINE
Computed Descriptors for 7-METHYLXANTHINE
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