Theophylline
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 |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 58-55-9 |
| PubChem ID | 2153 |
| InChI Key | ZFXYFBGIUFBOJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | O=C1C2=C(N=CN2)N(C)C(N1C)=O |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 4.5 | 25 | |
| DMSO | 18.02 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 180.16. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 5.55 mL | 27.75 mL | 55.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.11 mL | 5.55 mL | 11.1 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.56 mL | 2.78 mL | 5.55 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.11 mL | 0.56 mL | 1.11 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Page (1999) Recent advances in our understanding of the use of theophylline in the treatment of asthma. J.Clin.Pharmacol. 39 237 PMID: 10073321
Coward et al (1998) Asthma, adenosine, mast cells and theophylline. Clin.Exp.Allery 28 42 PMID:
Barnes (2003) Theophylline. New perspectives for an old drug. Am.J.Respir.Care Med. 167 813 PMID:
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