Theophylline

Cat No. 2795

Theophylline C7H8N4O2 [58-55-9]

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Chemical Name: 3,7-Dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

Biological Activity

Bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulator. Antagonizes adenosine receptors and is a weak non-selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterases (PDEs).

Technical Data

M.Wt:
180.16
Formula:
C7H8N4O2
Solubility:
Soluble to 25 mM in water and to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity:
>99 %
Storage:
Store at RT
CAS No:
[58-55-9]

The technical data provided above is for guidance only.
For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis and MSDS.

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References

Coward et al (1998) Asthma, adenosine, mast cells and theophylline. Clin.Exp.Allery 28 Suppl.3 42. Page (1999) Recent advances in our understanding of the use  of theophylline in the treatment of asthma. J.Clin.Pharmacol. 39 237. Barnes (2003) Theophylline. New perspectives for an old drug. Am.J.Respir.Care Med. 167 813.

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Keywords: Theophylline, Phosphodiesterases, inhibitors, adenosines, receptor, antagonists, bronchodilator, PDE, Non-Selective, Receptors

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