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Theophylline

Catalog #: 2795 Datasheet / COA / SDS

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Theophylline | CAS No. 58-55-9 | Non-selective Adenosine Receptor Antagonists
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Description: Adenosine receptor antagonist; bronchodilator

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

Purity: ≥99%

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Biological Activity

Theophylline is a 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

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Background References

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

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